Kaizer Chiefs’ loan plans get complicated as star faces recovery
Kaizer Chiefs’ plans to loan out a winger is faced with delays due to his recovery, complicating his move despite interest. Latest!
Kaizer Chiefs’ loan plans get complicated as their star faces recovery, according to Soccer Laduma.
Chiefs had high hopes of loaning out winger Tebogo Potsane before the season kicked off, with his former team, Royal AM, showing strong interest. However, recent complications from Potsane’s groin surgery have derailed these plans.
Additionally, Royal AM faces a FIFA transfer ban for double registration, blocking head coach John Maduka’s team from signing any new players until the ban is lifted.
Sources close to the player and Kaizer Chiefs reveal that Potsane’s recovery from a recent groin surgery is stalling his potential loan move. “They want to loan him out but the stumbling block now is the injury. He got injured last season and had to go for groin surgery which will take time to fully heal,” a source stated. The recovery period, expected to last until October or November, complicates the process of finding a suitable team for Potsane.
COACH NASREDDINE NABI’S STRATEGY AND INJURY IMPACT
Coach Nasreddine Nabi had initially targeted Potsane for a loan to allow him to gain valuable game time elsewhere this season. “Nabi is happy with the players he saw in Turkey in that department. And that’s why he has asked some of the wingers to be loaned out for this season. Tebogo (Potsane) is one of them and the problem now is the injury,” another insider explained. Nabi’s desire to evaluate Potsane’s performance post-recovery remains a priority. But the injury prevents the winger from moving until he is fully fit.
POTENTIAL SILVER LINING: POTSANE’S RETURN AND FUTURE
While the current injury setback presents challenges. It could also provide Potsane with a chance to reassert himself in the Kaizer Chiefs squad. Once he recovers, Potsane has the opportunity to impress Coach Nabi and secure his place in the first team. This unexpected turn of events might even offer Potsane a lifeline to showcase his abilities and reaffirm his value to the club.
The club remains committed to supporting Potsane through his recovery while exploring future loan opportunities. The situation reflects a broader strategy by Chiefs to manage their squad effectively while accommodating player needs and injuries. As Potsane progresses through rehab, Chiefs and their coaching staff will closely monitor his readiness to contribute on the field.