Khune set to miss City and Sundowns clashes
Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has confirmed that goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has been ruled out of action for the rest of the month.
Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs injured during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Baroka FC at FNB Stadium. (Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix)
Khune suffered the injury on his second appearance for the club this season, against Baroka two weeks ago.
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“Khune is sidelined for the month,” Middendorp told the Chiefs website.
Middendorp, however, is confident he has capable replacements to do the job in Khune’s absence.
“What’s important though is that we have all positions covered,” he said.
Chiefs will next face Cape Town City in the Telkom Knockout Cup this coming weekend, before meeting Mamelodi Sundowns in the league match on October 27.
As a result of his injury, Khune will miss these two crucial games for Amakhosi, with Daniel Akpeyi expected to continue in between the sticks for Amakhosi. The Nigerian goalkeeper has done well in Khune’s absence.
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