Football Sykes injury concern adds to City's disappointment

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- Dan CARTER

Sykes was withdrawn at halftime during Bristol City’s defeat to Coventry City after he felt his quad, Gerhard Struber confirmed, with the Robins boss admitting he felt “a little bit sorry” for his squad after their reverse against the Sky Blues.The Robins’ winless run was stretched to three matches as they were beaten 1-0 by Frank Lampard’s side at the CBS Arena on Saturday afternoon. Despite City's best efforts, Ephron Mason-Clarke's second-half strike proved enough for Coventry to claim all three points.

Struber's side had come close to falling behind moments before what proved to be the winner when Bobby Thomas headed on to the post. The Robins were unable to fully clear the danger in the seconds that followed, and in a scruffy fashion, Mason-Clarke was able to turn home from close range.