With the FIFA international window putting club football on hold for a fortnight, a number of Kaizer Chiefs’ injured stars are using the time off to focus on their rehabilitation.
Good news
Club physio, Dave Milner, offered an update on some of the longer-term cases.
There was good news for one very important component of the Nasreddine Nabi revolution, who will hopefully be ready when the league resumes.
“Gaston Sirino sustained an abductor muscle injury in the last match and he is improving nicely and we expect him to beck in full training within two weeks,” he said.
Milner then elaborated on the state of some of the longer term casualties.
“Another player progressing well is George Matlou. He has started running and doing some ball work and we are looking at a November return for him, “he added.
Of winger, Tebogo Potsane, who twisted an ankle three weeks ago, Milner said, “He went for a scan which showed some ligament damage, so we expect him to be out for around three weeks.”
A slightly later date is presumed for Amakhosi’s Mozambican defensive stalwart, Edmilson Dove.
“Edmilson Dove is out of the protective boot and is doing some preliminary walking. We are confident he will be able to start running in November,” the experienced physio revealed, before concluding on a positive note regarding goalkeeper, Brandon Petersen, “Brandon had the pins removed from his finger and can start full training immediately.”
Kaizer Chiefs sixth in standings
Kaizer Chiefs went into the FIFA international break in sixth place in the standings with a record of having played three, won two and lost one match to date.
Amakhosi have scored six goals in those three fixtures, while conceding four.
They will next be in action away against SuperSport United on Saturday, 26 October.
Kick-off is at 17:30.
Meanwhile, Bafana Bafana will be in action in back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Congo on Friday, 11 October in Gqeberha (19:00) and away from home on Tuesday, 15 October at 18:00 (SA time).
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