Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has admitted that the centre-back pairing of Rushwin Dortley and Thabo Moloisane is a good one and offers him more options at the back.
The two started in Chiefs’ spine in the Carling Knockout Cup win over Siwelele at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, with Inacio Miguel who played alongside Moloisane in the Betway Soweto derby out suspended.
Amakhosi came from behind to win the quarter-final clash 2-1 over the Free State-based outfit and book a semi-final clash with Mamelodi Sundowns, their first appearance in the competition’s last four stage since 2024.
The league cup game was Dortley’s second start this season after recovering from a long-term injury.
Da Cruz said Dortley gives the side other dynamics outside of just defending.
“For sure these two centre-backs is an option for us, and it will be an option in the future, but I prefer to have a congruency it’s better,” said Da Cruz.
“When we play with fresh, we have a left footer so it’s also good for us. Rushwin is good with his head, so he helps us.
“But for me as a coach I prefer to have many options than not have options.
“So, for the moment Miguel is suspended and when he comes back, we’ll have many options in our defence.”