Within the wake of Thabo Cele’s latest harm, Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has spoken out concerning the membership’s ongoing struggles with participant health.
Nabi’s hand was pressured as he needed to substitute star midfielder Cele at halftime as Chiefs suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat within the Betway Premiership in opposition to Golden Arrows on the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday.
Abafana Bes’thende collected most factors, due to objectives by Nduduzo Sibiya, and Knox Mutizwa whereas Yusuf Maart scored the one aim for Chiefs.
Within the conflict in opposition to Arrows, gifted midfielder Cele was changed by Sibongiseni Mthethwa, who not too long ago recovered from an harm a couple of weeks in the past.
Cele has been a key determine within the Chiefs’ beginning line-up since becoming a member of the membership within the January switch window. In what was a marquee signing for the Soweto giants, Cele was signed from Russian membership Fakel Voronezh.
He has featured in 10 matches in all competitions for Chiefs, showcasing his spectacular passing skills and management in the midst of the park. After sustaining an harm, Cele joins gamers resembling Glad Mashiane, Rushwin Dortley, Samkelo Zwane, Tashreeq Morris, and Reeve Frosler on the sidelines.
NABI FEELS KAIZER CHIEFS’ INJURIES ‘ARE A LOT TO TAKE’
Whereas Thabo Cele’s harm size is unknown for the time being, Nabi says his facet is unfortunate to be with out their key gamers as they wrestle for a constant profitable kind.
“I choose to touch upon the final efficiency of the crew and never particular person gamers,” Nabi mentioned after Chiefs misplaced their tenth match of the season within the league.
“I believe we’ve got been unfortunate with the accidents we’ve got had. Proper now our right-back [Reeve Frosler] and our left centre-back [Rushwin Dortley], Thabo Cele and Tashreeq Morris, who’re our newest additions, are out injured. We really feel that it’s quite a bit to take, however we’ve got to maintain our vitality optimistic.”
In the meantime, the Glamour Boys are eighth on the log standings within the Premiership with 29 factors from 23 matches. They’ve gained eight, drew 5, and misplaced 10.
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