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Predicted Kaizer Chiefs XI vs Sundowns: One suspended, one dropped?
Kaizer Chiefs must reshuffle their side again as they prepare for a daunting trip to Betway Premiership champions Sundowns.
Kaizer Chiefs team news
After his straight red card in Chiefs’ demoralising 4-1 defeat at SuperSport, Uruguayan playmaker Gaston Sirino will play no part against his old club Sundowns. The Brazilians host Amakhosi on Saturday 01 March at 15:30. Wandile Duba and Ashley Du Preez are long-term absentees while Dillan Solomons, Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Edmilson Dove are also all unlikely to feature.
Predicted starting XI vs Sundowns
Bvuma; Blom, Miguel, Dortley, Cross; Cele, Maart; Lilepo, Shabalala, Mmodi; Morris.
Sundowns vs Chiefs H2H isn’t good reading for Amakhosi fans
You have to go back to April 2021 for Chiefs’ last win over the South African champions in any competition. Ironically, Uruguayan Gaston Sirino was a goal-scorer for Downs on that afternoon. 33-year-old Sirino scooped 11 trophies with Sundowns in his years at the club but he’s suspended for this clash after his red card against SuperSport.
Downs are unbeaten in each of the last NINE H2Hs across all competitions.
Why was Ditlhokwe sold?
According to reports, Kaizer Chiefs received an offer for Botswana defender Thatayaone Ditlhokwe that was too good to refuse. It was also in the best interests of the player, who needs regular game time before Afcon 2025 in Morocco.
Bhengu to Kaizer Chiefs?
According to SoccerLaduma, Kaizer Chiefs want to bring former player Lungelo Bhengu back to the club. The 24-year-old defender came through the ranks at Naturena but was deemed not good enough and released in 2019 to Maritzburg. Bhengu, a right-back, is seen as an upgrade on current options Reeve Frosler and Dillan Solomons. His arrival would also allow the club to shift Njabulo Blom back into his preferred central midfield role.
Will Chiefs upset the odds against Sundowns?
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