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Kaizer Chiefs players get a feel of the pitch before facing Richards Bay at Moses Mabhida in August. Image: @KaizerChiefs / Twitter

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Three reasons why Chiefs lack squad depth

Kaizer Chiefs faced Richards Bay with a few players placed out of position. Here are three reasons that show more depth is needed.

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By Siseko Gwegwe
21-08-22 10:46
in Premier Soccer League
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Kaizer Chiefs players get a feel of the pitch before facing Richards Bay at Moses Mabhida in August. Image: @KaizerChiefs / Twitter

If Kaizer Chiefs want to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, more depth is needed to avoid placing players out of position as well as to create high competition.

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THREE REASONS KAIZER CHIEFS NEED MORE DEPTH

Here are three reasons Amakhosi still need a few more players.

1.Left-back

  • Siphoskhe Ntiya-Ntiya and Sibusiso Mabiliso have left. 
  • Happy Mashiane, who has not confirmed if he is a defender, midfielder, or winger, is linked with a loan move. 
  • Sifiso Hlanti remains unfit since last season. 
  • Edmilson Dove has been signed to play in central defence. 
  • Reeve Frosler is played out of position as the makeshift left-back.

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2. Number six

  • The club’s marquee signing – Yusuf Maart – has shown all the qualities to be the club’s number six. But what happens if he gets injured, loses form, or gets a red card as he did on Saturday night?
  • Siyethemba Sithebe can play as a 6 but does he have the all-action skillset needed for the role at a team like Amakhosi?
  • Alexander Cole has the dynamism to play as a 6 but he is short of confidence and fans are on his back.
Maart will be out for three games after getting a red card against Richards Bay. Image: @KaizerChiefs / Twitter

3. Center forward

  • Ashley Du Preez is injured for at least a month.
  • Khama Billiat is unable to play as a nine against teams that defend deep against Amakhosi.
  • The new signing – Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana – has the perfect physical attributes. But what if he fails to adapt to the PSL, or gets injured? Who will compete with him?

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CONCLUSION

Coach Arthur Zwane seemingly needs to create cover and depth in the left-back, number six, and the center-forward position. 

The options are adding more signings before the window closes or promoting from the academy.

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