Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Injury Update, Debuts & Predicted Lineups

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Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Injury Update, Debuts & Predicted Lineups
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs during the league match

Kaizer Chiefs face a stern test on Wednesday evening as they host defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns in a high-stakes Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium.

However, Amakhosi’s preparations have been hampered by a string of injuries and illness concerns.

🔴 Injury Update from Naturena

During a press briefing at Taung Village in Naturena, assistant coach Cedric Kaze confirmed that several key players are doubtful for the encounter:

  • Aden McCarthy, the breakout star of Chiefs’ perfect start to the season, has not trained since Saturday. “The medical staff are working very hard to get him back onto the pitch. We’ll assess him to decide if he can feature,” said Kaze.
  • Etiosa Ighodaro, despite receiving all his paperwork, is unlikely to make his debut after picking up a knock in training.
  • Nkanyiso Shinga and Bradley Cross have both been sidelined due to illness over the past 48 hours.
  • Long-term absentees Rushwin Dortley and Given Msimango remain in recovery, with hopes of a return next month.

🟡 Kaizer Chiefs Team News

There’s a possibility of debuts for newly signed players Flavio Silva, Ethan Chislett, Asanele Velebayi, and Luke Baartman in this high-pressure fixture.

  • Flavio Silva, formerly a Portugal U16 and U19 international, has switched allegiance to Guinea-Bissau and has been called up for FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
  • Lebo Maboe, confirmed this week as Chiefs’ 10th signing and a former Sundowns player, is unlikely to feature.

🔵 Mamelodi Sundowns Team News

Sundowns will be without captain Themba Zwane, who suffered an injury in their MTN8 match against Orlando Pirates and is expected to be sidelined for two months.

  • Peter Shalulile, whose recent goal drew him level with Siyabonga Nomvethe’s PSL record of 129, is fit and eager to break the record.
  • Khuliso Mudau has returned to training following a dispute with the club. It remains to be seen whether coach Miguel Cardoso will start him ahead of Mdunyelwa, who has impressed in Mudau’s absence.
  • Lucas Ribeiro Costa is unavailable amid a reported dispute with the club, having taken his case to the FIFA Tribunal after failed talks with Qatar SC.
  • Kutlwano Lathlaku has reportedly submitted a transfer request.
  • Thapelo Maseko, who recently expressed frustration on social media, featured in the last two matches but is likely to start on the bench.

⚽ Predicted Starting XIs

Kaizer Chiefs XI: Petersen, Cross, Kwinika, Miguel, Monyane, Cele, Mthethwa, Ndlovu, Shabalala, Silva, Lilepo

Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Williams, Mdunyelwa, Kekana, Cupido, Lunga, Mokoena, Allende, Adams, Sales, Matthews, Rayners

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