Ex-Kaizer Chiefs man ruled out for several months

Maritzburg United have been dealt a major blow as midfielder Keagan Buchanan has been ruled out for several months with an injury to his ACL.

The Choice of Team captured his services of the midfielder on a free transfer after he was released by Kaizer Chiefs at the end of the 2017-18 season.

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The 27-year-old was forced to endured a frustrating time at Amakhosi after only managing to make three appearances in all competitions for the Naturena-based outfit.

The former Bloemfontein Celtic midfielder seemed to be adjusting to life at his new club – having already made four appearances for the club so far this campaign.

Gutted!!! 💔 Just when I was getting back to my old self.
But like I’ve said before & proven, I’ll be back stronger. God has a His plan & I trust it. 🙏🏽

— Keagan Buchanan (@keagan_buchanan) September 12, 2018

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However. Maritzburg coach Fadlu Davids confirmed that Buchanan is unlikely to feature for the Team of Choice in 2018 after sustaining an ACL injury.

‘It’s a blow for us to lose him [Buchanan]. It happened at training, he will have a scan today to determine the extent of the injury,’ Maritzburg coach Fadlu Davids said in a club statement.

‘But it’s definitely an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), maybe not a complete rupture, either grade 2 or 3, which will put him out for a couple of months.’

INJURY: KEAGAN BUCHANAN

“It’s a blow for us to lose him. It happened at training, will have a scan today to determine extent of the injury. But it’s definitely an ACL, maybe not a complete rupture, either grade 2 or 3, which will put him out for a couple of months.” Fadlu Davids pic.twitter.com/gzAE5ADriN

— Maritzburg United FC (@MaritzburgUtd) September 12, 2018