The 26-year-old former MK Dons and West Brom forward has netted eight goals in 11 Championship games this season.
He netted twice in the Sky Blues' 2-1 win over Portsmouth on Tuesday night to extend his side's lead at the top of the table to four points.
Speaking after the match, Lampard said on Sky Sports: "All credit to him because he works so hard.
"You move him around and nothing changes - he's effective in the 10, on the sides, up front, his pressing is great.
"You can see his talent. He needs to keep going with that.”
Coventry are next in action at home to Watford at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday.
West Ham United have received a potential boost ahead of Saturday's Premier League trip to Bournemouth, with star forward Antoine Semenyo facing a late fitness test after picking up an ankle issue on international duty with Ghana.
Francis Abu's World Cup dream has been shattered in the cruellest possible way, with Toulouse FC confirming that the Ghanaian midfielder will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Former Belgian youth international Francis Amuzu has made it clear that his decision to represent Ghana is driven by national pride, not the lure of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
AmaZulu goalkeeper Richard Ofori has not closed the door on returning to the Ghana national team set up after their qualification to next year's World Cup.
