Kaizer Chiefs’ new attacking midfielder Gaston Sirino will be sidelined for a while with a new abductor injury sustained against Sundowns. Kaizer Chiefs star Sirino against former club Sundowns According to the club’s medical team and their official site, 33-year-old Uruguayan Gaston Sirino injured his abductor muscle in Amakhosi’s defeat to Sundowns prior to the international break. “Gaston Sirino sustained an abductor muscle injury in the last match, and he is improving nicely, and we expect him to be back in full training within two weeks,” Kaizer Chiefs physiotherapist David Miller said.

Updates on Petersen and three others There’s positive news regarding four other Amakhosi stars. Goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has recovered from a finger injury, while George Matlou, Tebogo Potsane and Edmilson Dove will soon be back in full training. Matlou has battled with injuries since joining the club in 2022, while Dove will need to win his place back in the side after picking up an injury during the pre-season tour of Turkey.

“Another player progressing well is George Matlou. He has started running and doing some ball work and we are looking at a November return for him, “ the Chiefs physio added. “He[Potsane] went for a scan which showed some ligament damage, so we expect him to be out for around three weeks.

“Edmilson Dove is out of the protective boot and is doing some preliminary walking. We are confident he will be able to start running in November. Brandon h.