POLOKWANE, SOUTH AFRICA – MAY 07: Christian Saile of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy at Peter Mokaba Stadium on May 07, 2024 in Polokwane, South Africa. (Photo by Philip Maeta/Gallo Images)
As previously reported by the Siya crew, Kaizer Chiefs were believed to be assessing their squad for the new season under new coach Naserddine Nabi.
Indications from sources are that the futures of some players, including striker, Christian Saile, are being discussed. However, recent developments from Naturena suggest that the Congolese attacker looks set to stay with the club for the new campaign.
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Insiders close to the club have revealed that the shortage of strikers in the squad is believed to have compelled the technical team to retain the services of Saile, with management understood to be aware that the club needs time to acquire a new striker.
“For now, it seems they can’t afford to let him go due to the limited number of strikers. Currently, there are only four; Saile, Ranga Chivaviro, Ashley Du Preez, and Wandile Duba. Letting him go would leave just three, raising concerns about potential injuries, suspensions, and the need for substitutions during games. This is why he might not be loaned out until a new striker is signed,” the insider suggested.
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It is understood that the possibility of a loan move in January remains open.
“The coach has expressed a clear intention to sign an outright striker. With the transfer window closing soon, it seems unlikely they will secure one in time, which is why they are holding on to Saile. They faced a similar situation with Ashley Du Preez, as they couldn’t let strikers go without having replacements. So, until another striker is signed, Saile is likely to stay, although a loan move in January is still on the table,” the source added.
Soccer Laduma reached out to Chiefs for comment, but attempts were unsuccessful.
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