Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that forward Khama Billiat will be out for the next two months after suffering an injury against Maritzburg United, while Leonardo Castro will also miss Wednesday’s clash with AmaZulu, further compounding the problems up front for Amakhosi.
The Zimbabwe striker was taken off in the 48th minute during their 2-0 DStv Premiership loss at FNB Stadium this past Saturday and the club have now confirmed that Billiat suffered a cracked leg bone and will miss the next two months of action.
Injury Update
Khama Billiat has a cracked leg bone and will be out for 2 months.
We wish him a speedy recovery.#Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/7zIBsZFZzv
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) January 12, 2021
Chiefs, who have struggled for goals this season, will also be without Castro for the upcoming clash with Ushutu after the forward picked up an abdominal strain against the Team of Choice.
While Samir Nurkovic has returned from his lengthy injury absence, he is far from full fitness and Gavin Hunt will now face a balancing act with his forward line.
Injury Update
Leonardo Castro has an abdominal strain and will be unavailable for the AmaZulu game.
We wish him a speedy recovery.#Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/dxcJkCPqhn
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) January 12, 2021
There was some positive news for Chiefs fans as well with the club announcing that Kearyn Baccus is available for selection, while defender Reeve Frosler has made steady progress in his recovery from a knee injury and has started fitness work on the pitch.
Injury Update
Reeve Frosler is now running on the pitch. We will update you on his progress.
We wish him a speedy recovery#Amakhosi4Life pic.twitter.com/wm5YadK9R7
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) January 12, 2021