Kaizer Chiefs playmaker injured for five months

This news has just arrived Kaiser bosses Edson Castillo will be sidelined for four to five months.

That was the last thing Nasreddine Nabi needed after his sides suffered a 1-0 defeat to SuperSport United and AmaKhosi’s second defeat in four league games.

Life will be more difficult without the Venezuelan international, who has become an integral part of the team, linking play in the build-up and stopping opponents from breaking through the midfield.

Full statement

AmaKhosi assured official statement:

“It is with great dismay that we announce that Edson Castillo will be sidelined for a period of four to five months with a fractured fibula sustained during the match against SuperSport United on Saturday evening in Polokwane. The serious injury occurred in the first half as a result of a brutal tackle on him in the opponent’s 18-yard penalty area.

“Following the tackle, our head coach Nasreddine Nabi expressed his concerns for player safety and was subsequently shown a yellow card for his impassioned request to referees to prioritize player protection.

“The club strongly supports Edson during this difficult time. We are committed to providing him with the support and resources he needs as he undergoes surgery and begins rehabilitation. Our thoughts are with Edson as he focuses on his recovery, and we look forward to seeing him back on the field stronger than ever.

“Further updates will be provided as they become available. We appreciate the continued support from our fans and the soccer community.

Kaizer Chiefs in a difficult place?

Glamor Boys they were enjoying their resurgence until their shock defeat to SuperSport United at the weekend.

Nabi’s team dropped to 9th place^vol nine points behind rivals Orlando Pirates, but they still have a game to play; However, for a team seemingly ready to challenge for the title, Saturday’s defeat must have been a shock to the system, and doubts began to creep back into the Soweto Giants’ mentality.

Their upcoming match will be against newcomer Magesi, who showed the world what he can do after knocking out league leaders Orlando Pirates, meaning it won’t be an easy match for Kaizer Chiefs.

Start: 18:00

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