Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has issued an injury update, with as many as three players ruled out ahead of the Nedbank Cup final against rivals Orlando Pirates.
Amakhosi have started preparations for the upcoming cup final against rivals Pirates, set for a sold-out Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
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Nabi may, however, have to do it without the services of several key players, with his camp rocked by what appears to be an injury crisis.
Speaking at the club's media open day ahead of the blockbuster fixture, the 59-year-old tactician revealed that three of his charges will play no part in Durban.
"Of course, (Bradley) Cross will be suspended for this game, but (Wandile) Duba is coming back from his suspension. The other players with long-term injuries are still on the sidelines like Given Msimango, Reeve (Frosler), and (Rushwin) Dortley. They will not be available," said Nabi.
On a positive note, the Naturena-based outfit are hoping to have the duo of Thabo Cele and vice-captain Inacio Miguel available for selection.
The pair recently recovered from injuries and were part of the match-day squad against the Buccaneers in the Betway Premiership last Saturday, with Cele coming on as a second-half substitute.
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"This week we are going to try to see, but we are optimistic about Thabo Cele and Miguel," revealed the gaffer.
Jose Riveiro is having to deal with an injury nightmare of his own with Olisa Ndah, and Thabiso Sesane, Thabiso Lebitso, and Zakhele Lepasa still unlikely to feature due to injuries.
