Coventry City manager Frank Lampard visits his previous club on Friday night, hoping to take another step toward the Premier League with a win over Derby County.

The Sky Blues have seven matches left to complete their top-flight comeback, 25 years after being relegated from English football’s top tier.

They are nine points ahead of second-placed Middlesbrough and are well-positioned to be promoted as champions.

They will face Derby County at the CBS Arena on Good Friday (8pm), followed by a trip to Hull City on Easter Monday (8pm), both of which will be televised live on television.

Lampard’s side’s 3-0 victory against Swansea last time out, despite without top scorer Haji Wright and crucial midfielder Jack Rudoni, demonstrates the squad’s depth.

Both players are anticipated to return soon to assist the club reach the finish line, along with other internationals who are currently on duty this week. Here’s an analysis of their respective healing times.

Brandon Thomas-Asante

Injury: Unspecified.

What’s been said: The striker has been removed from Ghana’s squad for friendly matches against Austria and Germany. Ghanaian reports indicated that the attacker was “forced off in the 62nd minute (against Swansea) after suffering an injury.” The particular facts of the injury and its severity have not been revealed, nor has it been determined whether the withdrawal is simply preventative. Thomas-Asante expressed frustration on Instagram over missing out on team camp, which he values highly.Following the collective counsel of Ghana and Coventry, I’ll concentrate on preserving my fitness for a vital few months for both club and country.”

Return date: Unknown, but hoped to be Derby County (Friday).

Haji Wright

Injury: groin strain.

Lampard commented on Friday (March 20): “He’s doing OK, he won’t be fit for Swansea, and he won’t travel to America to play the international games, but we’re hopeful he’ll be fit after the international break.”

Return date: Derby County (Good Friday).

Jack Rudini

Injury: Calf

What’s been said: Rudoni has missed the past four games due to a calf strain, but Lampard is ‘hopeful’ that the offensive midfielder will return to training this week.

Return Date: Derby County (Good Friday)