Coventry City boss Mark Robins has been left angry following an off-the-ball incident which has left midfielder Jamie Allen with a fractured cheekbone, as confirmed via his post-match interview with the clubs media team.
During the Sky Blues’ 4-1 FA Cup replay victory against Sheffield Wednesday, midfielder Jamie Allen was the subject of a facial injury which could require surgery, news that comes as a blow following an injury to fellow midfielder Ben Sheaf.
The incident in question
During the second half, Sheffield Wednesday’s Di’Shon Bernard appeared to elbow Jamie Allen after the ball had been played, which caused a stoppage in play but no card was awarded to the visiting defender.
Allen continued to feature for the remainder of the game, playing through the pain but could require surgery after being admitted to the hospital after the full-time whistle.
A date with Maidstone awaits
The Sky Blues have booked their place in Round Five of this season’s FA Cup, where they will host National League South side Maidstone United, the side that have already eliminated the likes of Stevenage and Ipswich Town so far.
Following the racial abuse incident in a recent league match, Kasey Palmer responded positively by putting the Sky Blues ahead, before some poor defending allowed the visitors to level.
However, an explosion of goals shortly into the second-half saw the Sky Blues book their place in the next round. Callum O’Hare gave Coventry City the lead, before shortly adding a second with an almost identical finish. United States international Haji Wright sealed the victory minutes later after heading home a Jay Dasilva cross.
What’s been said?
Speaking following his sides 4-1 victory, manager Mark Robins told the club’s website…
“The only sour note for us is Jamie Allen has suffered a fractured cheekbone.
“Di’Shon Bernard has left one on him and it needs looking at it was naughty, and I want people to look at it because something needs doing about it.
“Just leaving things on players is ridiculous and it’s not on, he has quite a depressed facture and I’m just hopeful he doesn’t need surgery.”
Writer’s View
Having watched the incident in question, I’d have to agree with Mark Robins’ anger after the incident went unpunished. The ball had been played long before the elbow incident and I think it’s one that the FA will have to take a further look at.
This would come as a major blow for Sheffield Wednesday, especially considering they are already facing an uphill battle to stay in the Championship after a horrific run of form.