Kaizer Chiefs return to action midweek following the FIFA international break, with a Betway Premiership clash against Stellenbosch FC on Tuesday evening.
Amakhosi will be looking to revive their title hopes when they host Stellies, with Fernando Da Cruz’s side unbeaten in the league so far this season. The Soweto giants have recorded three wins and four draws in their opening seven matches.
Victory would see Chiefs climb to third place, while anything less could allow title rivals Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns to extend their advantage at the top of the standings.
How Will Kaizer Chiefs Line Up?
Da Cruz faces a key decision in the goalkeeping department, with Brandon Petersen and Renaldo Leaner competing for the starting spot.
Petersen has been the club’s first-choice goalkeeper for the past two seasons, but a series of recent mistakes saw him come under scrutiny before an injury sidelined him.
His absence opened the door for new signing Leaner to make his debut, and the goalkeeper responded with a clean sheet against Golden Arrows.
It remains to be seen whether Da Cruz will restore his trusted first-choice goalkeeper or stick with Leaner after his encouraging debut.
In midfield, Sphesihle Ndlovu and Sibongiseni Mthethwa could feature from the start as Kaizer Chiefs look to control proceedings against Stellenbosch. Lebohang Maboe, however, remains a doubt for the encounter.
Further forward, Flavio Silva is expected to return to the starting line-up as Amakhosi look to improve their attacking threat.
Amakhosi host Stellenbosch on Tuesday (13 October). Kickoff is scheduled for 19:30.
Kaizer Chiefs predicted XI
Renaldo Leaner; Thabiso Monyane, Miguel Inacio, Thabo Moloisane, Bradley Cross; Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Sphesihle Ndlovu; Mduduzi Shabalala, Wandile Duba, Pule Mmodi; Flavio Silva.
