Arthur Zwane has reacted to the devastating injury setback suffered by Kaizer Chiefs talisman Khama Billiat with the attacker confirmed to be ruled out for the rest of the season.
Billiat is also out of contract at the end of June.
The Zimbabwean international's appearance in the Soweto derby at the end of October could very well be his last appearance in a Chiefs jersey.
Billiat's chase for 100 goals playing in South Africa has also been frozen at 97 for now.
"Khama is a big boy," responded Zwane when asked about the situation faced by the Zimbabwean forward who has undergone surgery to repair a torn groin muscle.
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"He understands that these things do happen in football, and they are part of the game.
"Some of the things are beyond our control.
"We can’t control the situation, unfortunately.
"We are just hoping that things will change for the better.
"We have been encouraging him and not only him.
"(Mulomowandau) Mathoho has been in a similar situation of battling with injuries, (Phathutshedzo) Nange, Cole Alexander, and the players that have recently been added to that list.
"They are going through that at the moment and dealing with it.
"The team is also offering help psychologically," says Zwane.
Zwane added that no decision has been reached yet about how the squad will be structured next season with Billiat, Khune, Mathoho amongst the list of players who are out of contract at the end of the season.
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