Kaizer Chiefs receive good news on striker! 

Kaizer Chiefs suffered a triple blow on the last day of the recently concluded season, after losing to Cape Town City.

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Furthermore, that loss ensured Chiefs suffered 12 defeats in one Premier Soccer League season, their record amount of defeats in their history.

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To further compound their misery, Chiefs lost their speedy attacker, Ashley du Preez to a bad challenge from Taariq Fielies. The City centre back then saw red due to Referee on the day Moses Kheswa deeming the challenge to be a dangerous one. 

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Du Preez had initially managed to get himself up from the ground after receiving treatment on the injured leg, and he attempted to soldier on. However, his brave efforts did not last long as he was soon stretchered off the park to be replaced by Khama Billiat. Then in an extra blow, the returning star Billiat, himself, only lasted 10 mins before he was substituted with an injury, further decreasing Chiefs’ attacking options as they went into the second half chasing the game at 1-0 down. 

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After the game there were contrasting views from both the Chiefs and City officials about the nature of the tackle on Du Preez. Citizen’s coach Eric Tinkler admitted that at first glance, a red card seemed like a rather harsh decision. While Amakhosi media officer Vina Maphosa saw it in a totally different manner, before revealing the early diagnosis, believing that it was a possible leg fracture. 

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Now according to iDiski Times, the injury to Du Preez is not as bad as initially feared. 

No fracture for Du Preez

“This website understands the extent of the injury is better than initially feared and, while the player remains on a moon boot, no breaks, or fractures were discovered. As things stand, Du Preez remains on crutches and should be ready to return for pre-season training with the rest of the Chiefs squad, where several new faces will await him at the Village.” Wrote their website.

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That will come as welcome news for Chiefs who are already believed to be hoping to add more firepower upfront ahead of the new season.