Former Kaizer Chiefs defender, Mokete Tsotetsi, has made a bold claim that Amakhosi possess the best defensive line in the Betway Premiership.
The Soweto giants have undergone significant changes in their backline this season, with new signings Inacio Miguel and Rushwin Dortley partnering at center-back.
Bradley Cross has also been impressive at left-back, while Reeve Frosler remains a reliable presence on the right side.
Despite conceding goals in recent matches, Tsotetsi believes that the new defensive quartet is still adapting to each other and the team's playing style.
He is confident that as the season progresses, Chiefs' backline will solidify and become a formidable force in the league.
TSOTETSI SAYS CHIEFS’ DEFENDERS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO MAKE MISTAKES
“First of all, for a goalkeeper to be good, he needs a strong defense in front of him so they can complement each other,” Tsotetsi told KickOff.
“But now, in this case, the backline is new, especially centrally. That's the reason their goalkeepers are conceding in every game.
“The relationship at the back is still new; that's what leads to most goals they concede. At Kaizer Chiefs, the coach is still cooking. A relationship doesn't build within a second.
“It's not like the defense is not protecting the goalkeepers enough, but a relationship needs to be built first for it to work like a well-oiled machine.
“Inacio Miguel is new in the country; he was not signed by a local team, and he is still settling in the country. But he is a good center-back.
“So they should be allowed to make mistakes, that's how they will learn. Give them a chance to rectify their mistakes and not change them in every match.
“I still believe they will do better in the second round of the season because Chiefs do have a strong backline. The only thing missing right now is for them to gel.
“To me, Kaizer Chiefs, they have the best defenders in the league. Let's be honest. They just need to gel.”
