Kaizer Chiefs could have been dealt a blow as another key player appears to be set for a spell on the sidelines following an injury.
Amakhosi are sweating over the recovery of defender Bradley Cross, who could play no further part after being on the receiving end of a vicious tackle from Thabang Matuludi during a 2-0 loss to Polokwane City on Sunday.
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The 24-year-old had been a key figure in the left flank this season, and the technical will be left with a mini-headache in terms of a replacement with Bongani Sam also injured.
In fact, the injury is the latest in a string of defensive injuries to have plagued the Soweto giants so far this season.
Njabulo Blom, for one, had to play at right-back after Chiefs lost Dillan Solomons to injury. The speedy wingback had also come on as a replacement for suspended Reeve Frosler.
Nasreddine Nabi is also unable to turn to Edmilson Dove as he is also nursing an injury and, in addition to that, has not been registered to feature for the side.
Given Msimango missed out on the clash against Rise and Shine due to illness, while Inacio Miguel returned from suspension.
Thatayaone Ditlhokwe and Rushwin Dortley are also fit enough to play.
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Similar problems exist on the attacking front where Chiefs are still without attacking midfielders George Matlou and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo - both out of action due to injury.
Mduduzi Mdantsane has resumed full training but is still battling for match fitness.
The Glamour Boys will hope to have Cross and several of the club's injured players back in action for their next assignment in Mbombela, where they will take on TS Galaxy on Monday.