Kaizer Chiefs have given an injury update ahead of today’s DStv Premiership match against Stellenbosch at the Danie Craven Stadium.
It will be Chiefs’ first fixture after the departure of Stuart Baxter, who mutually parted ways with the club on Thursday.
It has already been confirmed that captain Bernard Parker would be missing the game through suspension, and others like S’fiso Hlanti and Lebogang Manyama have been out injured for some time.
Erick Mathoho has returned to training, however, the club stated that he is not yet at the level to return to the match day squad.
“We only have Bernard Parker who is suspended,” interim coach Arthur Zwane told the club’s website.
“Injuries are only those who have been injured for some time like (Sfiso) Hlanti and (Lebo) Manyama. (Erick) Tower (Mathoho) started training this week, but is not ready to compete at this level, he needs some time.
“It might be two weeks before he’s fully fit. We’re trying to create competition with the squad, so everyone feels an important part of the squad. The boys have responded positively and we’re looking forward to the game.”
In better news, Keagan Dolly returns to the squad after overcoming his suspension.
“It’s good to have (Keagan) Dolly coming back from suspension,” Zwane added.
“We missed his attacking prowess, individual brilliance and his experience in the last game, so we will need him more in this game. We hope he’s recharged his batteries as well and that he will come back with more oomph and power to help the team. We also still have Khama (Billiat) to help the team.
“In terms of the combinations the forwards looked good, we hope that they can enjoy themselves. That’s the most important thing. We want them to enjoy themselves, to play and dominate as Kaizer Chiefs. Before you can think about winning you have to dominate your game, which will yield the results. So far so good, things are looking good.”
