Saturday will see the 177th meeting between Kaizer Chiefs and their Soweto neighbours Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium. Photo: Samuel Shivambu – BackpagePix
Three players to fill a problem position for Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs continue to struggle for stability at the base of midfield since they sold Njabulo Blom to the MLS. Who can replace him?
Saturday will see the 177th meeting between Kaizer Chiefs and their Soweto neighbours Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium. Photo: Samuel Shivambu – BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs are stlill struggling for stability at the base of midfield since selling Njabulo Blom to MLS club St Louis City.
Many pundits and fans believe it’s the major factor behind their goal-scoring struggles. Although there’s not an immediate correlation, it does make sense when one delves deeper. Without a solid platform, attacking midfielders don’t have the freedom to express themselves or a proper structure in which to thrive.
So, who can they sign to address that? Here are three options.
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Three holding midfield options for Kaizer Chiefs to finally replace Njabulo Blom
Sibongiseni Mthethwa
Also known as The Ox (not to be mistaken for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain), Stellies midfielder Mthethwa is a no-nonsense ball-winner and destroyer. His skill-set would get the most out of Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Mdu Mdantsane ahead of him.
Jayden Adams
Although Stellies operator Adams isn’t a defensive midfielder, he’s got a few interesting defensive traits to his game. For one, he’s got underrated technical ability and can recycle the ball quickly and efficiently. He’s also got great stamina, allowing him to get up and down the pitch. That box-to-box skill-set could be an interesting option for Chiefs.
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Andile Jali
It’s no secret that Andile Jali has endured his off-field issues this season, but he’s still a quality operator in the centre of the park. Whether or not ex-Pirates man Jali, who will be 33 next month, fits into the Chiefs rebuild philosophy, remains to be seen.
What do you think, Amakhosi fans? Who’s the next big central midfield arrival at Naturena?
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