Kaizer Chiefs Coach Fernando da Cruz His Concern and Positive After 7 Matches in Charge

• Fernando Da Cruz addressed his side's attacking output and defensive record following seven matches as Kaizer Chiefs head coach
• Chiefs have scored in every league game under Da Cruz, but the number of goals conceded has caught the coach's attention
• The former Lille OSC head coach spoke candidly about what he expects his side to improve as the season progresses

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has highlighted both an encouraging trend and a pressing area for improvement following the club's start to the season under his guidance.

Da Cruz was appointed to lead Amakhosi after the departure of co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze at the conclusion of last season. In seven matches across all competitions since taking charge, Chiefs have recorded three wins, three draws and one defeat.

**Chiefs' Attacking Form Pleases Da Cruz**

In the league, the Phefeni Glamour Boys have collected 12 points from six matches and currently occupy fourth place in the standings. Da Cruz expressed satisfaction with the team's ability to find the net consistently, noting that his side has scored in every league fixture to date. Their solitary goal-less outing came in the MTN8, a 1-0 defeat against Golden Arrows.

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"For sure, I'm very happy that we're scoring," Da Cruz said. "We just concede stupid goals, so we need to look forward. But we're on the [right track] because every game we score. We'll continue to attack and continue to develop our model game."

**Goals Conceded Remain a Concern**

Across all seven matches, Chiefs have scored 12 goals but let in eight, and it is that defensive record that has emerged as the coach's primary concern. Da Cruz acknowledged the issue directly and indicated that reducing avoidable concessions will be central to the team's development going forward.

The coach's remarks suggest a clear tactical direction: Chiefs will retain their attacking approach while working to tighten up at the back as the season advances.

Source: Briefly News