Kaizer Chiefs’ recent form may have been poor, but the Amakhosi still should have fancied their chances of inflicting some pain on Mamelodi Sundowns considering the league leaders’ extensive injury list.
The Brazilians were the walking wounded heading into Saturday’s clash, with no fewer than eight players absent and nursing fitness issues.
Despite the absentees listed here, however, the Glamour Boys failed to take their opportunity to seal all three points, with Neo Maema scoring the only goal of the game.
Recently underwent surgery and is anticipated to be out for at least another five months.
His injury has not been specified.
Another player who has had to undergo surgery, Mashego has an operation to correct a thigh problem.
He is a new signing at Sundowns, having arrived from Cape Town City.
Still yet to play in the league this season, Coetzee is nursing a long-term injury.
Yet another injury-hit campaign for the talented forward.
Mokwena remains confident that the midfielder won’t be out for too long, but he hasn’t been deemed fit enough to return for the Chiefs game.
The Ethiopian has had a miserable time with injuries in recent months, and finds himself back on the sidelines.
The youngster appears destined for great things, but is currently having to bide his time after suffering a ‘setback’ according to Rulani Mokwena.
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