Kaizer Chiefs are preparing for their next Betway Premiership match with some injury concerns lingering.
Although most of the squad is healthy, there are a few key players still on the road to recovery.
Let’s take a closer look at the latest updates and what to expect from their upcoming clash with Mamelodi Sundowns.
Injury Concerns for Chiefs
The Chiefs have a fairly healthy roster, but two players remain sidelined.
Bongani Sam, a new left-back, suffered a foot injury while the team was in Turkey and is still working his way back to fitness.
Meanwhile, attacking midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane was involved in a car accident and continues to recover.
Right-back Dillan Solomons has been out for a while but is nearing a return to action.
Another absence is utility defender Edmilson Dove, who is still not match-fit and won’t be available for the Sundowns game.
Kaizer Chiefs’ Strong Start Under Nabi
New head coach Nasreddine Nabi has led Chiefs to a promising start in the Betway Premiership, securing two victories from two matches.
A 2-1 win against Marumo Gallants on the first matchday was followed by a commanding 3-1 win against AmaZulu.
Midfielder Gaston Sirino has been instrumental in these games, contributing two assists and a goal, and will be a key player against Sundowns, his former team, on Saturday.
Predicting the Chiefs Lineup for the Sundowns Clash
As Chiefs prepare for Sundowns, fans are speculating about who will make the starting XI.
The likely lineup could be:
Goalkeeper: Ntwari
Defenders: Frosler, Miguel, Dortley, Cross
Midfielders: Zwane, Blom
Attackers: Saile, Shabalala, Sirino, Chivaviro
Ashley Du Preez, who hasn’t started a match this season, is expected to remain on the bench, leaving Christian Saile and Wandile Duba as the preferred options on the right wing.
When Did Chiefs Last Beat Sundowns?
Chiefs haven’t managed a victory over Sundowns since April 2021.
Ironically, Gaston Sirino, who now plays for Chiefs, scored for Sundowns during that match.
He will undoubtedly be eager to find the net against his old club in this weekend’s showdown.
Key Stats Ahead of the Match
- Sundowns are unbeaten in their last eight head-to-head meetings with Chiefs across all competitions.
- Sundowns have dominated recent encounters, winning four of the last five and completing a league double over Chiefs last season with a combined score of 7-2.
The highly anticipated match will take place at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 28 September, with a 15:00 kickoff.
All eyes will be on this exciting fixture as Chiefs aim to break their winless streak against the reigning champions.
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