Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has commended Brandon Thomas-Asante for how he handled his return to action, praising the Ghana forward's performance after a period disrupted by injury and suspension.
Thomas-Asante marked his comeback with a goal in Coventry's 3-0 victory over Preston North End, helping the Sky Blues maintain their six-point lead at the top of the Championship standings.
Speaking after the match, Lampard highlighted the forward's composure and growing influence as the game progressed.
"It was a good game for him to come into at home here, and I thought he dealt with it well," Lampard said.
"Getting his goal as the game went on, I liked him more—his power, his reaction always to try and press. He's got that power and speed about him."
Thomas-Asante endured a frustrating midseason spell, missing time through injury before serving a three-match suspension upon his return. Lampard acknowledged the stop-start nature of his campaign.
"That's what he gave us right early in the season and he's obviously had his injury and then came back and suspension so it's been a bit broken for him since then."
Despite the interruptions, Thomas-Asante has now registered 11 goals and four assists in 25 Championship appearances, remaining a central figure in Coventry's promotion push.
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