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Bradley Cross, Kaizer Chiefs, January 2025Backpagepix
Michael Madyira

‘The coach made a brilliant decision to replace Bradley Cross, that’s how it should be like! Mercy time has expired at Kaizer Chiefs, Nasreddine Nabi must also act harshly on Ranga Chivaviro’ - Fans

The Amakhosi defender was teary after he was pulled out early when the Soweto giants hosted the Maroons on Wednesday.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi made a tactical substitution when he took off Bradley Cross for Tebogo Potsane in the 30th minute during the Premier Soccer League match against Stellenbosch.

Ashley du Preez was also substituted for Mfundo Vilakazi but that move appeared to be influenced by an injury to the speedy forward. As for Cross, the coach's decision appeared to have affected the left-back negatively as he shed some tears after taking his place on the bench.

This drew interest from fans who have been discussing the incident and GOAL takes a look at what they were saying.

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  • Nasreddine Nabi right for Chiefs 16-9GOAL

    Emotional Nabi makes irrational decisions

    Nabi is not a good coach, he is not like a father to those players and that is his downfall, he is very emotional and makes irrational decisions... The sooner they release him the better🤞otherwise he is going to destroy all those players there - Mamothamane Ramaano Wa Mogale 

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  • Nasreddine Nabi, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    Mercy time has expired

    Mercy time has expired. You will either learn the easy way or the hard way. The coach is working hard, but the players keep repeating their mistakes - Zwovha Zwi Hone Shudu 

  • Ranga Chivaviro, Kaizer Chiefs, September 2024Backpagepix

    Nabi must also be harsh on Chivaviro

    Nabi must also act harshly on Chivaviro, I'm fed up with that guy. He never shows up as a striker, no shots on target nothing. After Duba went out it felt like we were one man down😏🚮 - Makhulukhulu Banele Mabhodla 

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  • Thapelo Dhludhlu & Bradley Cross, Marumo Gallants vs Kaizer Chiefs, October 2024Backpagepix

    Play Cross as a central midfielder

    I want to see this boy play central midfielder for just three games - Briggo Lacoste 

  • Darwin Gonzalez & Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Cape Town City vs Kaizer Chiefs, January 2025Backpagepix

    Two left-backs in one team

    I blame the coach for putting two left-back players. At least he fixed his mistake in time before it was too late - Obakeng Mathipe

  • Nasreddine Nabi, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    Cross must calm down, right call by Nabi

    He must just calm down, it happens sometimes you have good days sometimes bad days, he must work on his confidence and do better, the coach saw the danger and made the right call, such is football - Msiziie Buthelezi 

  • Bradley Cross, Kaizer Chiefs, September 2024Backpagepix

    Players make mistakes, coach blamed

    Nothing is painful, in every game players make mistakes and then we blame the coach, that was so good before he caused more damage - Osama Mkhonzeni 

  • Nasreddine Nabi, Kaizer Chiefs, December 2024BackPagePix

    Starting eight defenders, Nabi to blame

    I don't blame Cross I blame Nabi on this one, you can't start a match with eight defenders and expect to win. His early changes saved him while demoralising others -   Madimetja Thomas

  • Given Msimango and Wonderboy Makhubu, Kaizer Chiefs vs Magesi FCBackpage

    How it should be: Silly mistake, you are out

    From now onwards that's how it should be...you make a silly mistake and you are taken out immediately.. thumbs 👍 - Philani 

  • Nasreddine Nabi, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    Chiefs going far with Nabi

    I can see that we are going far with coach Nabi. Very ubuntu, down-to-earth person, father figure, all in one. Only if they can buy him three effective players, especially a scorer. The team can beat Real Madrid! Hands off our Cheff - Nnepolo Mafalo

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