Why Chiefs mentor can’t risk and rush Dolly, provides update

Kaizer Chiefs fans will have to wait for winger Keagan Dolly as mentor Molefi Ntseki provides an update, explaining why they can’t rush him.

Ntseki says the Bafana Bafana and Chiefs winger, Dolly is still on his way to full recovery after sustaining a lengthy injury last season.

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In an address to the media, Ntseki says they will take it easy on Dolly they will slowly build-up as far as his fitness and recovery is concerned.

CHIEFS MENTOR CAN’T RUSH DOLLY, PROVIDES UPDATE

The ex-Bafana Bafana manager, Ntseki is aware that the Dolly is one of his key players but they are wary of making it worse.

Dolly suffered an injury in April as they faced Sekhukhune United last season, he tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

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While he has since returned to action for Chiefs against Cape Town City, Ntseki and his technical bench are cautious about rushing Dolly.

“I think it is a build-up. We are fully aware that Keagan Dolly was out for about five months due to the ACL injury,” Ntseki told the press per iDiski Times.

“The last game we gave him 30 minutes and I think it will be a build-up in terms of getting match fitness, getting more playing minutes, and also having a very clear understanding of the team and how we play.

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“I think he is a professional, highly talented, highly experienced. I think we will see more of him over time whenever he is available for selection.”  

CHIEFS MENTOR PREPARING FOR AMAZULU DUEL, DOLLY DOUBTFUL?

In their quest for glory, Amakhosi face AmaZulu in the inaugural Carling Knockout Cup competition in the Last 16 at the iconic FNB Stadium on Saturday.

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The hosts head to this encounter in high spirits after beating Usuthu 3-0 in the DStv Premiership match at the same venue this season.

Taking a glance at the previous cup meeting, Chiefs defeated their counterparts when they were led by Steve Komphela.

That victory came during the 2017/18 campaign when Chiefs won 3-0 under the current Moroka Swallows boss at the 2010 FIFA World Cup hosting venue.

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Meanwhile, Amakhosi will face familiar figures in the form of ex-players such as George Maluleka and Hendrick Ekstein who now play for the visitors.

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