Kaizer Chiefs have issued an encouraging injury update as they get a few walking-wounded players back before the next round of Betway Premiership action.
Kaizer Chiefs soon to get four stars back from injury
There’s positive news regarding four injured Amakhosi stars. Goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has recovered from a finger injury, while George Matlou, Tebogo Potsane and Edmilson Dove will soon be back in full training. Matlou has battled with injuries since joining the club in 2022, while Dove will need to win his place back in the side after picking up an injury during the pre-season tour of Turkey.
“Another player progressing well is George Matlou. He has started running and doing some ball work and we are looking at a November return for him, “ the Chiefs physio added.
“He [Potsane] went for a scan which showed some ligament damage, so we expect him to be out for around three weeks.
“Edmilson Dove is out of the protective boot and is doing some preliminary walking. We are confident he will be able to start running in November. Brandon had the pins removed from his finger and can start full training immediately,” Miller concluded.
Sirino picks up an abductor injury
According to the club’s medical team and their official site, 33-year-old Uruguayan Gaston Sirino injured his abductor muscle in Amakhosi’s defeat to Sundowns before the international break. With the prognosis below, you’d have to think Sirino is a massive doubt for Chiefs’ clash away to SuperSport on October 26th. Incidentally, Cheifs also face Matsatsantsa in the next round of the Carling Knockout after Tuesday’s draw.
“Gaston Sirino sustained an abductor muscle injury in the last match, and he is improving nicely, and we expect him to be back in full training within two weeks,” Kaizer Chiefs physiotherapist David Miller said.
Matlou on his way out?
Chiefs will allow 26-year-old midfielder George Matlou to leave on loan in January. He continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury.
Via SoccerLaduma:
“The club appears to be exploring options to loan Matlou to a team where he can stay fit and get regular playing time in the second half of the season.
Have you been impressed by Sirino so far, Amakhosi fans?
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