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The South African
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs: Real reason behind club's collapse revealed
Kaizer Chiefs are in the midst of an injury nightmare, and a source is blaming a brutal pre-season training regime in Turkey as the root cause. A well-placed source confirmed that a string of injuries, particularly in the defensive department, can be traced back to the club's intense conditioning program before the current Premier Soccer League campaign kicked off. 'The pre-season is to just keep the players fit for the long season,' the source explained. 'But because the training in Turkey was very tough. Most of their bodies could not take in the fatigue of playing week in and week out, hence some of these injuries.' The source stressed that the squad failed to prepare adequately for the physical toll of the season. The team reached their physical limits during the overseas training. While pre-season training aims to build endurance and match readiness, Chiefs' approach may have overstepped the mark. The injury list tells the story. Six key defenders, Inacio Miguel, Given Msimango, Dillan Solomons, Ashwin Dortley, Bongani Sam, and Reeve Frosler, have all gone down. With Frosler reportedly ruled out for the remainder of the season. 'Most of the injuries are believed to have been caused by stiff and tight muscles. Which was contributed by the hard training the team apparently had in the pre-season,' the source added. The toll hasn't stopped with the defence either. According to the insider, 'it's not only the defenders who have been affected by this tough training regime but almost all the players.' What raises eyebrows, however, is the fact that Kaizer Chiefs haven't faced the same fixture congestion as some of their PSL rivals. Amakhosi failed to qualify for the MTN8 and didn't participate in any CAF competitions this season. Which gave them more breathing room in their schedule. This contradiction has sparked even more scrutiny over the club's training philosophy and player load management. Despite fewer matches, the injury list continues to grow, indicating a possible long-term fallout from the pre-season overload. Chiefs are limping through the rest of their PSL campaign with a depleted squad. And management faces mounting pressure to address the root causes of their fitness woes. With the next pre-season just months away. The club must evaluate how to strike a better balance between rigorous preparation and sustainable performance. 'They are working on how to manage that. And minimise the hard training in the next off-season,' the source revealed, hinting at a major shift in planning. Stay tuned with The South African as Kaizer Chiefs are in the midst of an injury nightmare. Are the Chiefs training methods to blame for current injuries? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
FIVE Kaizer Chiefs stars who will MISS the Derby vs Orlando Pirates
Kaizer Chiefs will be without a quintet of key players for their Betway Premiership match with Soweto Rivals Orlando Pirates. According to the manager, Nasreddine Nabi, the defensive quintet of Rushwin Dortley, Given Msimango and Reeve Frosler are all out of the derby. Meanwhile, striker Ranga Chivaviro will miss out and there are doubts over Edmilson Dove's availability. Injuries to key central defensive trio Given Msimango, Rushwin Dortley and Inacio Miguel meant that Nabi had a patchwork pair of Zitha Kwinika and Bradley Cross. Dillan Solomons and Happy Mashiane are hardly a full-back duo to breed much confidence. Meanwhile, utility man Edmilson Dove is sidelined. Click for details These sworn Soweto Derby rivals meet in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, 03 May at 15:00. They meet again the following Saturday, 10 May in the Nedbank Cup final. That match also kicks off at 15:00. It's crunch time! Will the Chiefs defence be able to stand firm against Orlando Pirates? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
