Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
CVC
Right Winger
One-v-One Creator
Oct 22, 1996 (30)
Left
5'7"
139 lb
Takes corner in 1-0 loss
Sakamoto recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Fulham.
Analysis: Sakomoto started his second game in a row, having not started any game in the Premier League before this. He has taken a shot in each start and taken two crosses, although in this game, he has taken his first corner of the season.
Stuck on bench
Sakamoto has been an unused substitute in four of his team's first five league games of the 2026/27 season.
Analysis: Sakamoto has lacked opportunities to replicate his previous season impact when he helped the squad to a promotion campaign with seven goals and three assists over 35 appearances in the English Championship. However, he has seen his role significantly reduced at the Premier League level, falling behind Loum Tchaouna, Jack Rudoni and Gustavo Hamer in both depth chart and set-piece tasks. The Japanese has at least seen action in the EFL Cup, but he has yet to open his scoring or assisting counts.
Creative wide midfielder
Sakamoto ended the season having been an important attacking contributor for Coventry throughout their Championship title-winning campaign, bringing energy, technical quality and end product from the right side of midfield.
Analysis: Sakamoto was a regular starter for manager Frank Lampard's side, contributing seven goals, three assist and 36 chances created, combining defensive work rate with the creativity to unlock defenses in the final third. Sakamoto heads into the Premier League with the experience of his title-winning campaign behind him, and his versatility and work ethic give the coaching staff a reliable option as Coventry adjust to the demands of the top flight.
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