Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz believes the club can still turn its season around, insisting that returning injured players and a consistent winning run could revive Amakhosi’s Betway Premiership ambitions.
Kaizer Chiefs are facing an increasingly difficult battle to keep up with their title rivals after dropping valuable points in recent league matches.
Amakhosi have fallen 12 points behind Mamelodi Sundowns, with a frustrating run of draws proving costly in their pursuit of the Betway Premiership crown.
Despite the growing pressure, head coach Fernando Da Cruz has refused to give up on the season.
The French tactician believes there is still enough time for Chiefs to change their fortunes, particularly once several injured players return to action.
Da Cruz Identifies Chiefs’ Biggest Problem
For Da Cruz, one of the biggest challenges facing Kaizer Chiefs this season has been their inability to turn promising performances into victories.
The Glamour Boys have collected several draws in matches where the coach believes they were capable of claiming all three points.
He feels that injuries and a lack of experience have contributed to the team’s inconsistency, preventing Amakhosi from building the momentum required to compete consistently at the top of the table.
Speaking after their latest setback, Da Cruz acknowledged that the situation had become more complicated but insisted that the league campaign was far from over.
With 21 fixtures still remaining at the time of his comments, the Chiefs coach believes there is an opportunity to recover lost ground.
Injured Players Could Provide the Missing Piece
One of Da Cruz’s biggest hopes is the return of injured players, whom he believes can help improve the team’s overall consistency.
The coach suggested that having more members of the squad available would provide greater stability and give Chiefs additional options as they approach the demanding part of the season.
He also pointed to the team’s lack of experience as a factor behind their failure to convert draws into victories.
According to Da Cruz, several matches could have produced better results had his players managed key moments more effectively.
The return of injured personnel could therefore be an important step towards addressing the problems that have affected Amakhosi throughout the campaign.
Chiefs Need a Winning Run to Close the Gap
While recovering injured players is important, Da Cruz understands that Kaizer Chiefs must start delivering results on the pitch.
The coach believes his team need to put together several consecutive victories to build positive momentum and bring themselves back into the title conversation.
With Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates setting the pace, Amakhosi cannot afford another extended period of dropped points.
A strong winning run would not only improve their position in the standings but could also restore confidence within the squad and among their supporters.
However, the challenge will be turning that ambition into consistent performances.
Can Kaizer Chiefs Still Challenge for the PSL Title?
Despite trailing Sundowns by 12 points, Da Cruz remains optimistic about Chiefs’ chances of improving their position.
His message to the players is clear: remain positive, recover the injured squad members and take advantage of the remaining fixtures.
The pressure is undoubtedly increasing at Naturena, but the Chiefs coach believes the campaign still offers an opportunity to change the narrative.
For Amakhosi supporters, the biggest question is whether Da Cruz can finally find the consistency that has been missing from their performances.
One thing is certain: if Kaizer Chiefs want to revive their Betway Premiership title ambitions, the time to start winning is now.
