Nasreddine Nabi may be facing a fresh headache with yet another key Kaizer Chiefs player facing time on the sidelines due to an injury.
Chiefs were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by TS Galaxy at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, a result that saw them stagnate in matters relating to the league table.
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However, the long-suffering Khosi Nation may have even more reason to sulk as vice-captain Inacio Miguel could be facing some time on the sidelines after he was forced off due to injury.
The 29-year-old had initially been stretchered off in the second half but made his way back onto the pitch, albeit briefly before collapsing in pain once more.
Speaking to media after the match, Nabi explained why the Angolan was allowed to go back into action despite limping.
"In those cases, we ask the player how he feels and as well the medical staff," Nabi told journalists.
"If the player is able to return and the doctor gives me the green card, then both of them said that he could try.
"But unfortunately, he couldn’t, and after that he got subbed. We will wait to see how he is doing and get the thoughts of our medical staff to see if he will be there for the next game," he added.
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The Glamour Boys are already without Rushwin Dortley at centre-back, who underwent surgery on his knee recently. In terms of options, Nabi has Given Msimango, Zitha Kwinika, and Edmilson Dove as the three primary centre-backs.
Should Miguel fail to be available in time, then the head coach will have a head coach selecting the perfect combination to deal with the likes of Peter Shalulile and Iqraam Rayners against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup on Sunday.