Caleb Bimenyimana after bagging a hat-trick vs Stellenbosch. © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs: Why the Christian Saile suspension is a blessing in disguise
Kaizer Chiefs will have to face Casric in the Nedbank Cup without Christian Saile. Here’s why that’s not actually the end of the world.
Caleb Bimenyimana after bagging a hat-trick vs Stellenbosch. © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs will be without Christian Saile for their Nedbank Cup tie against Casric FC at the weekend. It’s not necessarily the end of the world though. Here’s why.
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Christian Saile suspension allows Kaizer Chiefs to rotate
The new man might well need a breather after a busy recent schedule in which he’s been pretty impressive. He’s clearly gotten through a lot of work, evidenced by his four yellow cards in a short timeframe. Now, Arthur Zwane can test out new combinations and personnel.
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A chance for Caleb to to be the focal point
Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana has had a decent debut season, but hasn’t been a regular starter since the arrival of Christian Saile. He could well become the central target man against Casric, and that affords him the opportunity to get back among the goals.Not a bad thing.
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New combinations for Zwane
Because of Saile’s suspension, head coach Arthur Zwane will be forced to rotate and experiment with his side. We could see Mdu Shabalala in a wider area. We could also see Ashley Du Preez deployed in a new position, if he’s passed fit.
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