Larsen weighs in as Ntseki and Chiefs debate rages on

As the debate rages on whether Molefi Ntseki is the right man to lead Kaizer Chiefs, former Bloemfontein Celtic manager Clinton Larsen has weighed in.

Larsen believes the new Chiefs coach, Ntseki deserves a chance and cannot be judged before getting the ball rolling at Naturena.

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The former Celtic manager, Larsen spoke highly of Ntseki’s influence in the dressing room, saying Arthur Zwane’s successor will bring the right playing style and tactics at Chiefs.

LARSEN WEIGHS IN AS DEBATE ON NTSEKI RAGES ON

Currently contracted to Magesi FC in the South African lower division, Larsen is confident Ntseki can revive and bring back the glory days at Chiefs.

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This comes after Chiefs surprised many by announcing Ntseki as the new coach to take over from Zwane, leaving a number of people questioning the decision.

However, the former Golden Arrows and Polokwane City coach has backed the Chiefs’ hierarchy in taking the bold decision.

“I believe that Ntseki is up for the task, let’s not shoot the man down even before he starts,” said Larsen on SNAWA.

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“In a nutshell, I think Ntseki will bring a very fast attacking style of football at Chiefs.

“Ntseki will definitely create a great environment at Chiefs. His management style is something that has always stood out for me.

“I was not surprised that Chiefs appointed Ntseki as the head coach. He is an astute coach, who given the right support, can surprise a lot of people.”

The pair, Larsen and Ntseki worked together at Phunya Sele Sele as fans refer to the now defunct Bloemfontein Celtic, back in 2010.

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Outspoken retired Chiefs midfielder Junior Khanye didn’t mince his words in blasting the club after trusting Ntseki with leading the club to glory.

In contrast to Larsen’s views, Khanye says Amakhosi will not win anything under the former Bafana Bafana manager, Ntseki.

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Khanye has been vocal about Zwane’s tactics while also criticising a number of Amakhosi players last season – he added his voice to the coaching changes at the club.

“Why did Chiefs appoint Ntseki as a head of technical and youth development when they made Arthur head coach?” Junior Khanye told FARPost.

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“Things are getting worse at the club. It was Arthur and now Ntseki. So, unfortunately, Kaizer Chiefs won’t win anything in the new season with Ntseki. The coach might not even finish the season because he doesn’t have a solid relationship with the club like Arthur.

“I believe Arthur is staying because he has a relationship with the club. But let’s be honest, looking at the results, Arthur failed dismally. (Zolpidem) ”

As Chiefs finished in the fifth spot last season, it remains to be seen if they will be able to end the eight-year trophy drought under Ntseki in the next term.

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