Kaizer Chiefs have remained tight-lipped about Given Msimango’s absence from the pitch, sparking speculation over the defender’s future at Naturena. Notably, the club hasn’t issued a formal update since head coach Nasreddine Nabi’s comments nearly three months ago, when he brushed off the issue as merely “precautionary”.
This statement now appears to have been a strategic move to mask the club’s growing defensive concerns in the Betway Premiership.
Msimango missed Euro pre-season tour
Despite flashes of involvement earlier in the campaign, particularly when Rushwin Dortley suffered a season-ending setback. Msimango failed to reclaim a consistent spot under Nabi’s new regime. After clocking up 10 appearances, the former TS Galaxy captain disappeared from the matchday squads altogether.
This publication confirms that Msimango did not travel with the squad to the Netherlands. Sources have linked this decision to a serious injury, although he has reportedly made excellent strides in his recovery. He’s already back in light training and expected to be fully fit by the end of August.
Chiefs tried to offload Msimango
Insiders have revealed that Amakhosi considered selling Msimango following Nabi’s appointment. Despite actively seeking offers, Chiefs failed to secure any meaningful bids for the central defender, leaving him to fill a squad role last season.
Will Msimango break back into the starting XI?
Now that his recovery nears completion, questions arise over how Nabi plans to utilise Msimango in the upcoming season. With competition in defence stiffening and the coach still shaping his preferred line-up. The returning star must prove his value once again.
Whether he becomes a defensive mainstay or remains a rotation option remains to be seen. But one thing is clear. Given Msimango’s next few months at Kaizer Chiefs could define the trajectory of his career.
Will Msimango play for Kaizer Chiefs again?
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