Kaizer Chiefs escaped what could have resulted in a catastrophe in their recent match, with one blow confirmed ahead of their next clash against Bidvest Wits.
Chiefs came out rather fortunate in their 1-0 defeat to AmaZulu at the weekend as several players survived what could have made their problems worse in the Absa Premiership title race.
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With their lead at the top under threat of being reduced to just four points over defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, who have two games in hand, Chiefs will be without just one of their key players rather than three when they entertain Wits next week.
Versatile defender Reeve Frosler, who has been a consistent figure for Ernst Middendorp this season, will sit out against his former employers after picking up his fourth yellow card on Saturday.
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The 22-year-old could well have been joined by the likes of Daniel Cardoso, Erick Mathoho and Lebogang Manyama, who all skate on thin ice with three yellows to their name.
However, Middendorp will be relieved that he will only have to replace Frosler – likely with Kgotso Moleko – when they welcome The Clever Boys to FNB Stadium next week Wednesday.
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