And with Liam Kelly ruled out with a hamstring injury, the Sky Blues boss has opted to draft in Yasin Ayari to the starting line-up with Jamie Allen deployed in a deeper defensive midfield role in place of the skipper.
Elsewhere, Ben Wilson continues in goal ahead of understudy Brad Collins on a day when the back three sees Liam Kitching make his first start as he comes in for Luis Binks, who drops to the bench, alongside Kyle McFadzean and Bobby Thomas.
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto replaces Joel Latibeaudiere at right wing-back on a day when
returns to the matchday squad and is named among the subs. Jay Dasilva, meanwhile, starts his 11th consecutive game for City on the left.
Allen partners Josh Eccles in the middle of the park with Ayari operating in the No.10 position behind a front two of Wright and Simms, with Matty Godden providing back-up from the bench.
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