Langelihle Phili: Fernando da Cruz Confirms Bad News Concerning Kaizer Chiefs' New Signing
- Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz confirmed that 21-year-old Langelihle Phili sustained an ankle injury during the week
- Phili, who scored his first goal for Amakhosi in their 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns, faces an extended absence
- Chiefs face Richards Bay on Wednesday evening with points on the line in a tightly contested league race
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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has confirmed that new signing Langelihle Phili is set for around eight weeks on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury, dealing Amakhosi a major setback ahead of an important fixture.
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The 21-year-old had quickly won over supporters after scoring on his debut in Kaizer Chiefs’ 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns, raising hopes that he would continue to make an impact for the club.
Da Cruz delivers update on Phili's injury
Da Cruz has now revealed that the former Stellenbosch FC forward faces a lengthy spell out of action.
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The Chiefs coach confirmed that Phili’s injury was the club’s major setback this week but insisted that the team has enough available players to cope with his absence.
Chiefs faced Richards Bay under pressure
Despite the setback, Kaizer Chiefs are set to face Richards Bay on Wednesday evening in a fixture that carries considerable weight in the league standings. The Natal Richboys have historically been a difficult opponent for Chiefs, who have lost all three of their previous meetings against the coastal side.
The stakes are high. A victory for Chiefs would draw them level on points with fierce rivals Orlando Pirates, while a win by a margin of three goals or more would propel Amakhosi to the top of the log.
Da Cruz will need to reorganise his attacking options in Phili's absence as the club attempts to maintain momentum during a critical stretch of the season.
Da Cruz faces continued selection dilemma
Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs face an ongoing selection headache after injuries have depleted their options at left-back, forcing Fernando Da Cruz to consider alternatives.
The French coach was already without several options before further setbacks complicated his plans ahead of Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns.
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