Kaizer Chiefs coach Baxter has revealed the one change he is contemplating making ahead of the DStv Premiership clash against Marumo Gallants.
Baxter’s side travel to the North of the country to take on the Gallants, in a fixture that Chiefs will be desperate to win.
Chiefs have struggled for form
Chiefs have only managed just the sole victory during the current DStv Premiership season, with two losses and a draw. Now baxter will be eager to use the fixture against Gallants as a catalyst for a turn around in fortunes.
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That, however, will not come without its challenges, as Baxter has been rocked by three fresh injury issues. On top of the already unavailable trio of striker Leonardo Castro, winger Dumisani Zuma and defender Siyabonga Ngezana, Chiefs are set to play Gallants without new signings in midfielder Phathutshedzo Nange and Winger Kgaogelo Segkota who picked up injuries in the embarrassing 1-4 loss against Royal AM last week Saturday.
Injuries have not helped their cause
If that was not bad enough for Baxter, Chiefs confirmed this morning that star striker Samir Nurkovic will also be missing for Amakhosi as they tackle Gallants. Those injuries will undoubtedly have the veteran British mentor scratching his head, having also confirmed that veteran forward-cum midfielder Bernard Parker can only play off the bench as he continues to nurse a broken bone on his hand.
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Chiefs will have to make changes though and Baxter has discussed the one change that he may make ahead of this game.
Baxter reveals his contemplated change
“Bernard is fit, but he’s still in a little bit of pain. He can give us something if needed. The attacking unit will be without Samir (Nurković). Samir is injured, he’s got to have an operation (to repair a damaged meniscus), so we will reshuffle the attacking unit. (Phatutshedzo) Nange is away from midfield, he’s injured (adductor muscle). We will need to also reshuffle the midfield area. That may mean we bring in Reeve Frosler and shuffle up in that way. There are a few changes, maybe in personnel and tweaking the shape a little bit.” Baxter said
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How will Baxter incorporate Frosler? Will he move Blom to the midfield and play Frosler at right back? Will he slot him in the midfield or further forward, two roles he has previously played for Chiefs, what are your thoughts? Feel free to leave a comment below.
