Frank Lampard will not be on the touchline for Coventry this evening as they face Hull City, live on talkSPORT 2.
The Sky Blues are aiming to boost their chances of promotion to the Premier League, with a play-off finish in their sights.
Lampard has led an incredible turnaround and his side have put themselves in a great position for a top-six finish.
They can move five points clear of seventh-placed West Brom with a win against relegation-threatened Hull.
But things are going to be tougher without their manager…
Why is Frank Lampard not on the touchline?
Lampard has been handed a one-match ban, which he has to serve immediately this evening against Hull.
It means he will be forced to sit in the stands rather than stand on the touchline for his side’s huge clash.
The ban comes after the Chelsea legend was sent off following a defeat to Burnley earlier this month.
Lampard confronted officials after the final whistle, and he’s been handed a suspension and a fine for his actions.
He had already admitted that he wouldn’t contest any charge.
The FA then confirmed the ban on Monday afternoon, with their statement reading: “Frank Lampard has been given a one-match touchline ban and a £2,000 fine for misconduct at the EFL Championship fixture between Coventry City and Burnley on Saturday 5 April.
“It was alleged that the manager acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a match official after the final whistle, which led to his dismissal.
“Frank Lampard subsequently admitted the charge against him and the standard penalty has been imposed with immediate effect.”
Coventry assistant Joe Edwards is expected to be on the touchline against Hull instead.
Edwards spoke to talkSPORT after Lampard was sent off against Burnley, revealing some more details about the incident.
The Sky Blues’ assistant said: “He’s calmed down. He’s come in and addressed the players, and although we’ve got a very disappointed dressing room because we’ve lost the game, he’s already able to see the positives because we put in a solid performance.”
The loss to Burnley was a second-straight defeat, but with Lampard still on the touchline, they bounced back by beating Portsmouth last time out.
Coventry now head into the meeting with Hull knowing that if they win, their place in the Championship play-offs is almost secure.
A win would move them five points clear of rivals West Brom in sixth place, seeing them extend their gap in the final play-off spot.
Lampard will then return to the touchline to face the Baggies in a massive fixture on Good Friday.
You can follow Hull vs Coventry live on talkSPORT 2, kick-off 8pm.
Hugh Woozencroft is your host, while commentary comes from Mark Wilson and former Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo.
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