Chicago Fire coach Gregg Berhalter has revealed the 20-year-old is recovering well from his thigh muscle tear injury and is on course to return to action in 2026 after previously being ruled out until the new year.
The South African winger was on target again as he netted the first goal in the Fire's 2-1 win over Orlando City for his third goal in as many games in what was his first start in Major League Soccer. Afterwards he admitted he was learning a lot from the Polish legend who recently joined the club from Barcelona.
The former Kaizer Chiefs youth prospect scored both goals in Chicago Fire's 2-1 Leagues Cup victory over Liga MX champions Cruz Azul to advance to the quarterfinals where they will meet CF Monterrey. Watch the goals, get his coach's reaction and check out how local fans praised the 22-year-old's man of the match performance.
The Polish icon has three goals in his last three games, fueling hopes that Chicago can win the Leagues Cup and lift its first major trophy since 2006.