Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Dominic Isaacs has advised the technical team to stick with Bruce Bvuma for their upcoming match against the high-scoring Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend.
While Bvuma conceded four goals in his last game against SuperSport United, Isaacs believes it would be unfair to blame the 29-year-old keeper for the loss, as the entire Chiefs team struggled that night.
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In total, Bvuma has now conceded 11 goals in his 10 league appearances.
Chiefs have already used all three of their top goalkeepers this season, but none have been able to perform at the expected level.
Brandon Petersen has conceded five goals in the three games he has played this season, while new signing Fiacre Ntwari, despite his international experience, has also failed to deliver, conceding 11 goals in his seven appearances across all competitions.
"Some of the goals they conceded can't be blamed on the goalkeeper; he is helpless in certain situations," Isaacs told KickOff.
"Yes, a goalkeeper is crucial to the team, and you cannot fault him. He brings calmness and confidence to the defence.
"A good goalkeeper encourages his teammates, keeps everything composed at the back, and communicates effectively. When there's a cross, he comes out and punches the ball, guiding his defenders by telling them, 'Man on, man coming from the blindside, step up, drop back a little,' and so on.
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"I'm not sure what the competition among goalkeepers at Chiefs is like, but they started with Fiacre Ntwari from TS Galaxy, then moved to Brandon, who didn't hold the position for long, and now they have Bvuma. Yet, nothing seems to be changing.
"It's hard to determine who their best goalkeeper is — one game the entire team performs well, and the next, their performance dips. Ultimately, when the team excels, the goalkeeper will also do well.
"Therefore, let's continue with Bruce Bvuma and see how it goes. He may have conceded four goals against SuperSport, but the whole team underperformed. They were too open against SuperSport, who capitalized on a very good day."