Lampard gives thoughts on derby clash with Blues
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Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard has been speaking to the media ahead of the West Midlands derby against Birmingham City on Saturday (12:30 BST).
Here are the main talking points:
Lampard says Coventry respected Leicester City last weekend when they played them due to their Premier League prowess and will similarly respect Birmingham City due to their "quality of players", their squad depth and high-pressing style of play implemented by a "good coach" in Chris Davies.
He is aware the Birmingham players are used to picking up lots of points following their record-breaking total of 111 in League One last season and believes that achievement, combined with a high level of investment this summer, would have boosted confidence at the club.
Before a strenuous week ahead with two 12:30 kick-offs and two away fixtures out of a three-game week, Lampard is calling for the league to "be more diligent" about tight schedules for teams.
During the upcoming week with a hectic schedule, Lampard aims to "use the squad as well as possible in those three games while remaining as strong as possible".
He added that the atmosphere at the Coventry Building Society Arena is "something to be proud of" and something to get excited about on derby day.
Listen to the full interview with Lampard and more Coventry content on Sounds.
