Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi is reportedly not happy with the extended international break that will see league action halted until October 26.
Chiefs last played on September 28, when they lost 2-1 to Mamelodi Sundowns, and they will be out of action for a month owing to the prolonged international break which was requested by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.
However, according to Soccer Laduma, the Tunisian tactician is not impressed as he feels it will kill the momentum of his team who had just started to get to grips with his methods.
Why is Nabi displeased by the long break?
“He probably wanted to continue playing high intensity league games as the team was starting to gel. He was likely pleased with the progress he was seeing from his players and was beginning to build a dependable team,” a source told Soccer Laduma.
“However, he might feel that the break is too long and similar to another pre-season which could be a step backward for the team.”
Chiefs are among teams that started their season late, having opened the campaign on September 14 with a 2-1 win over Marumo Gallants, before a 3-1 victory against AmaZulu was followed by the loss to Sundowns.
Kaizer Chiefs have lined up friendly matches
Nabi is concerned that the rhythm of his team will be slowed down following the long break after his players had started implementing his philosophy through their exciting playing style.
Chiefs have, however, lined up a number of friendly matches behind closed doors to keep the players who were not called up to their national teams in shape.
