Young Africans coach Miguel Gamondi has identified an element he feels must be a huge concern to Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine after the 4-0 drubbing in the Toyota Cup on Sunday.
Yanga trounced Chiefs emphatically at the Free Stadium, a result that exposed the frailties of Amakhosi. It was Nabi’s first game on home soil since joining the club earlier this month. The Tunisian joins a club that has not won any major silverware in 10 years.
Gamondi, in a post-match press conference, stressed the importance of realistic expectations for Chiefs. He emphasised the need for quality players to compete at the highest level, drawing parallels to Pep Guardiola’s success with Barcelona and Manchester City.
Gamondi observed that Chiefs’ young and inexperienced squad may not be ready to meet the high demands of a club with such a storied history. “You cannot expect them to win high level with young players with no experience,” Gamondi stated, highlighting the challenges faced by big clubs with immense expectations.
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He pointed out that the team’s performance in the pre-season match, where they failed to create any chances, is a cause for concern. “What I saw today at Kaizer Chiefs, it’s a preseason, the result isn’t important.
“But they didn’t create any chances. This is a situation which must concern the coach. We created chances. “We created transition we had a lot of ball possession. It’s a lot of work to do. But I wish Coach Nabi and management to manage this situation.” Gamondi acknowledged the efforts of coach Nabi but emphasised the need for significant improvement.
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He suggested that the team needs to bring in quality players to compete with the likes of Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Cape Town City. “Last season was very bad for Kaizer Chiefs,” he said, “You cannot change the situation without bringing big players.”
He further cautioned against creating unrealistic expectations, especially among the fans, stating that this season should be viewed as a transition season. “It’s only logical,” he said, “You can’t be 10 years in no good position without players.” Gamondi’s comments provide a sobering assessment of Chiefs’ current situation. It remains to be seen how the club will respond to these challenges and whether they will be able to meet the high expectations placed upon them.