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NEWS: Khalil Ben Youssef opens up on Kaizer Chiefs’ poor form

Kaizer Chiefs’ season continues to reflect the challenges of a rebuilding phase, with just five wins from their opening 13 games in the Betway Premiership.

Kaizer Chiefs Team picture during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 12 January 2025 ©

Kaizer Chiefs’ season continues to reflect the challenges of a rebuilding phase, with just five wins from their opening 13 games in the Betway Premiership.

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Despite bringing in several new players, the team has struggled to find consistent form under the leadership of Nasreddine Nabi.

Adding to their difficulties, Nabi’s suspension following a red card in the 1-0 loss to Golden Arrows leaves Youssef in charge for the next two league games, starting with Sunday’s clash against Sekhukhune United. This match will be crucial as Amakhosi aim to stabilize their campaign and start delivering the performances expected by their fans.

The assistant coach said in the Citizen: “The first season we are in the process of building the team. The team is maybe 70 percent from last season. There are new players like (Bradley) Cross, (Njabulo) Blom, (Gaston) Sirino, a lot of new players.

“The second problem is to make the team the right way and to keep the same squad. Every game we lose one or two players to yellow or red cards.

“Then there are injuries. It started with (Edmilson) Dove, then (Edson) Castillo, then Cross, now Ashley (Du Preez). Every game there is a change of squad plan, it is not easy for us.”

Ben Youssef added that they expect a tough test against an in-form Sekhukhune, who are in third place on the league standings.

“Sekhukhune are one of the best teams this season,” he added.

“Their striker (Andy Boyeli) scored three goals in their last game. We must play well against them.”

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