Kaizer Chiefs will have a big dilemma, which could see three players rested in their upcoming game against TS Galaxy, with one eye on the Nedbank Cup showdown against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Chiefs will be under pressure to avoid a third straight defeat in the league when they host Galaxy at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
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However, head coach Nasreddine Nabi faces a selection dilemma, with three key players sitting on three yellow cards, and the Nedbank Cup semi-final against Sundowns looming next weekend.
The competition presents Amakhosi with their last chance to win silverware and so Pule Mmodi, Mduduzi Shabalala and Inacio Miguel, all sitting on three yellow cards, could be reserved against The Rockets.
The injury to Rushwin Dortley has also exposed the side's depth, particularly after also selling Thatayaone Ditlhokwe to Libyan side Al Ittihad.
If Chiefs rest Miguel for the big showdown, Nabi could slot in Edmilson Dove alongside Given Msimango in the heart of defence and reintroduce Bradley Cross at left-back.
That likely scenario alone could be music to the ears of Adnan Beganovic, as that would mean the Soweto giants would have an almost completely new defensive line, with Dillan Solomons in recent times also filling in for Reeve Frosler.
Up top, the Soweto giants could also lack impact players off the bench, if they decide to reserve Shabalala and Mmodi.
Even though the Chiefs attack looks bolstered, with the return of Gaston Sirino and the signing of Makabi Lilepo, the importance of Mmodi and Shabalala cannot he understated for the clash against Sundowns, as they have scored eight goals between them this season.
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The venue and exact dates of the cup semi-finals are yet to be confirmed, although the League has already announced and reserved the weekend of 12-13 for the fixtures.
The other semi-finals is between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants.