Nabi challenged to seek an alternative instead of over-relying on Kaizer Chiefs' 'Messi' - 'He must have similar players'

Gaston Sirino was injured during the Premier Soccer League game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs played at the FNB Stadium on September 28.

The 33-year-old was given two weeks to heal before returning to the Amakhosi fold for competitive engagements.

Sirino joined the Glamour Boys in the most recent transfer window as a free agent after parting ways with Mamelodi Sundowns.

In the three competitive matches he has played for the Soweto Giants, he has recorded two assists and a goal.

It explains why coach Nasreddine Nabi and his technical team members were concerned when Sirino was subbed against Masandawana.

Nevertheless, former Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has advised the tactician on how to avoid interfering with the team's rhythm when an injury occurs.

"I heard that Sirino is injured and that he will be out for two weeks or so, and I am not sure if it is a muscle or whatever," he told SNL24.

"That gives the coach an opportunity to try someone else in that position to see how he will do without him.

"Yes, Sirino is a match-winner, game-changer, and a special player but the coach can't rely on him all the time. He must have a couple of similar players in the team as other options, and that is according to how I assess the situation.

"Sirino is a player that makes things happen for Kaizer Chiefs and he is a special player. He is the main player and Kaizer Chiefs' Messi for now who is making a huge difference to the team. He is a player that other teams and coaches will plan around going forward when they have to face Chiefs," Khanye concluded.

It is not clear whether Sirino has healed and whether he will be available to play against SuperSport United in the Carling Knockout Round of 16 game on Saturday.

However, Sirino will be crucial for Chiefs this season and coach Nabi will surely hope the creative midfielder stays fit for the remainder of the season.