After a 4-0 chastening by Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs could have at least five new elements in the mix when Betway Premiership action returns towards the end of the month.
Chiefs have won two, drawn one and lost two of their five league games at this juncture of the campaign, and will be looking to grab all three points when they square off against Richards Bay on November 27. Here are five factors that might come into play...
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1. Chiefs concede to Mthethwa mistake?
Sibongiseni Mthethwa was not rated since the new technical team took over at the beginning of the season, as he has not featured in official matches.
However, he started in two matches in the Home of Legends Cup, a 2-0 win over Golden Arrows in the semi-finals and in the final they won on penalties against Mamelodi Sundowns.
2. Chivaviro to lose his starting place?
The side had to come up with solutions during the FIFA break on how to score goals and could switch from playing with a target man to attacking with speed.
Ashley Du Preez started in both games in the Home of Legends instead of Chivaviro.
The return of speedy Tebogo Potsane could complement the likes of Mduduzi Shabalala and Gaston Sirino.
3. 'Mshini' to force his way into Nabi's radar?
With Edson Castillo injured, Amakhosi could be boosted by Nkosingiphile Ngcobo gaining confidence after he scored a cracker of a goal in the 2-0 win over Arrows in the Home of Legends Cup.
He came on at half-time against Abafana Bes'thende and then started against The Brazilians.
4. Ntwari to be replaced in goal?
There could be nothing much to read from the fact that Ntwari did not feature in the Home of Legends Cup, as Bruce Bvuma and Brandon Petersen were given a run in both games.
However, after the duo kept clean sheets in both matches, the technical team will have a big decision to make, after the Rwandan's bad statistics in official games and subsequent injury on international duty.
5. No more over-reliance on Sirino?
Chiefs' squad depth was questionable, especially in attack, after Sirino experienced niggling injury issues prior to the FIFA break.
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The return of Potsane and Mduduzi Mdantsane will be a big boost, especially in making impact off the bench or should Sirino not be available for whatever reason.
Potsane replaced Pule Mmodi around the hour-mark in both matches, while Mdantsane came off the bench and scored a winning penalty against Sundowns.