Kaizer Chiefs set to part ways with Goerge Matlou. Image Source: (@KaizerChiefs/Twitter)
Chiefs striker Saile explains the difference between Ntseki and Johnson
Christian Saile has discussed a fascinating difference between former Kaizer Chiefs boss Molefi Ntseki and current interim manager Cavin Johnson.
Kaizer Chiefs set to part ways with Goerge Matlou. Image Source: (@KaizerChiefs/Twitter)
Kaizer Chiefs striker Cristian Saile has outlined the major difference between former boss Molefi Ntseki and current interim coach Cavin Johnson.
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Congolese striker Christian Saile has explained the difference between the football played under former boss Molefi Ntseki and current interim manager Cavin Johnson. With Ntseki, wingers were told to invert. Now, wingers are instructed to stay wider to create more one-on-ones which can lead to increased goal-scoring opportunities.
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Saile is still settling at Naturena
has been an impact player for the majority of his Chiefs career in wide areas. However, a tally of three goals and an assist in 18 appearances represents room for improvement. Speaking through Keagan Dolly as his translator, Saile pinpointed why he hasn’t yet found his best goal-scoring form.
“Obviously, the leagues are not the same. The PSL is a bit difficult, I needed a bit of time to adapt. I feel like I’m getting there” Saile said.
“I’m working hard to start scoring goals and getting the confidence. There’s a big difference in the way we play in South Africa and Zambia. In Zambia, there’s a lot of running and here it’s more possession football. You have to avail yourself properly. Over there (in Zambia) sometimes the defenders will give you the ball just to score” he said jokingly.
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