Concerns Raised for Kaizer Chiefs’ Signing of left-back has doubters already
Concerns Raised for Kaizer Chiefs’ Signing of left-back has doubters already
Concerns has been raised about Kaizer Chiefs’ signing of Bradley Cross as a left-back. Why? Let’s find out!
Bradley Cross as a Kaizer Chiefs’ left-back has already have his doubters before debut, according to Kick Off.
Former Banyana Banyana captain and football analyst Simphiwe Dludlu has voiced concerns about Kaizer Chiefs’ decision to sign defender Bradley Cross. Although Cross is familiar with the high standards of Kaizer Chiefs Village from a 2022 assessment, the club initially chose not to sign him. He later joined Maritzburg United, where he made 17 appearances before the team’s relegation.
Following a stint at Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows. Cross caught the eye of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos as a potential long-term replacement for Aubrey Modiba. Despite failing to secure Stellenbosch and Bafana left-back Fawaaz Basadien. And being discouraged from pursuing AmaZulu’s Riaan Hanamub. Chiefs reignited their interest in Cross and triggered his R3 million release clause to bring him in ahead of the new season.
Dludlu’s concerns about Cross’s position
Dludlu shared her reservations about the suitability of Cross as a left-back in an interview with SoccerZone. “Probably the coach could use him as a left centre-back. Because I don’t think he is fast enough to be left-back,” Dludlu remarked.
“I’ve seen him at Golden Arrows as well. He has not really shown that being a speedy left-back that can go up and down bringing those crosses in and having the engine to do that. Maybe as a left centre-back [it can work] or if he is not an overlapping left-back, maybe it can work for them.”
Bradley Cross will face competition for a starting position from Bongani Sam and Happy Mashiane. With Reeve Frosler also having been used in the left-back role by Chiefs. The team will open their Betway Premiership season with a match against Marumo Gallants on September 14. Which will be held at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
Kaizer Chiefs’ new signings and challenges ahead
In other news, Kaizer Chiefs are undergoing a significant revamp with their latest signings, including Bradley Cross and midfielder Njabulo Blom. Bringing their total new arrivals to seven right now. New head coach Nasreddine Nabi faces five key challenges. As he integrates these changes and aims to elevate the team’s performance for the upcoming season
Stay tuned with The South African as Bradley Cross fights off his doubters and makes his debut soon.
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