Kaizer Chiefs stumbled to a shock and dear 2-1 defeat towards Stellenbosch FC of their Betway Premiership encounter at FNB Stadium on Tuesday night.
Consequently, Amakhosi at the moment are eight factors behind new log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, albeit with a recreation in hand.
The Glamour Boys missed a golden alternative to slash the hole to only 5 factors.
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Let’s check out which Kaizer Chiefs gamers flopped – and might be fearing the axe – in addition to which Amakhosi gamers went down preventing in defeat.
CHIEFS STARS WHO FLOPPED AGAINST STELLENBOSCH FC
Dillan Solomons – 5.5/10
Energetic going ahead, however defensively uncovered at occasions. He left loads of area down the left facet for Stellies to run into and whip in crosses from. He additionally struggled when Stellenbosch elevated the tempo after the break.
Paseka Mako – 5.5/10
The Kaizer Chiefs left-back regarded weak on defence, usually leaving area for Devin Titus to run into. He additionally didn’t supply a lot on the counter for Amakhosi. This was positively not one in every of Mako’s extra memorable performances for the membership.
Lebohang Maboe – 6/10
Had a quiet recreation when it got here to successful balls again. Extra importantly, he struggled to transition from defence into assault and lacked his standard inventive spark.
Ashley du Preez – 6/10
Du Preez labored arduous however was properly marked. He made no significant objective contributions and couldn’t discover a lot area as he was remoted by the Stellies defence all night.
Finally, the above gamers all carried out beneath the excessive requirements they’ve set for themselves this season.
It is going to be fascinating to see whether or not or not co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef drop any of them for the Soweto derby showdown on Saturday, 28 February (15:30).
AMAKHOSI STARS WHO WERE BRAVE IN DEFEAT
Flavia Silva – 7/10
Silva regarded vigorous and performed with vitality and enthusiasm. He opened the scoring for Kaizer Chiefs with end and brought about issues for Stellies’ defenders greater than a few occasions together with his well-timed runs and dribbling. He was positively Amakhosi’s finest participant on the night time.
Glody Lilepo – 6.5/10
He supplied the help for Silva within the first half. Sadly, he had a blended efficiency as he missed an excellent probability as properly. He supplied loads of vitality in assault too.
One will get the sensation that Silva and Lilepo have most likely carried out sufficient to begin towards Orlando Pirates this weekend.
Until after all, Kaizer Chiefs’ co-coaches go for Wandile Duba for his added top and Mduduzi Shabalala for extra velocity on the counter-attack.
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