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Reports indicate that Amakhosi could fire Ernst Middendorp at any time shortly after handing over the PSL title to rivals Mamelodi Sundowns.
Former Orlando Pirates forward Benni McCarthy has admitted he has a “soft spot” for his childhood “sweetheart” Kaizer Chiefs and would consider a coaching job at the club.
McCarthy has been out of work since November when he was fired by Cape Town after a difficult streak that threatened relegation.
But with reports indicating Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp could be shown the exit door soon, McCarthy’s name has been mentioned as a possible replacement, although the favorite appears to be Gavin Hunt.
After leading the PSL table for 28 games, the Chiefs came within 31 minutes of winning their first league title since 2015, but capitulated in spectacular fashion on the final day of the season when Baroka held them to a 1-1 draw, throwing the future of Middendorp into uncertainty. .
“Itches [to come back to coaching]. This block makes you realize how much you miss being on the touchline. I really want to go if I get the chance, ”McCarthy told Marawa TV.
“Yes of course [I have thought about coming back to South Africa]. My first priority will always be to go home because the country needs to be fixed.
“We are sitting in a crisis that we do not know how to solve, as if the national team is suffering. The teams are doing well, but it seems that we cannot do well when it comes to Bafana.”
“If you are training, you improve a lot of players. I was able to improve a lot of players in Cape Town. I increased the chances of his national team, so yes, I want to go back to work and get in. I want to take South Africa where it belongs by improving players.
“When I was a kid, I was always a supporter of the Chiefs, so yeah. [I would consider coaching Chiefs]. I have a soft spot for Kaizer Chiefs in my heart.
“Along with Manchester United, those were my two ‘loves’ when it comes to football. And then I had the privilege and honor to play for the Orlando Pirates in the later stages of my career and had an amazing time there. The team did it. exceptionally well under the circumstances and we won the treble.
“So two of the best teams in South Africa and I have been part of it. One as a fan and the other that I have been lucky enough to play for. Two great teams that I think any coach including coach Pitso [Mosimane]. If he gets a chance to coach Pirates or Chiefs, he would take it in a heartbeat because South African football is Orlando Pirates and Kaizer. “
Hunt, however, appears to be the most likely, for now, to land replacing Middendorp if Amakhosi fires the German.
When asked if he would feel comfortable taking a job as Hunt’s assistant coach, McCarthy replied: “You’re trying to tell me that Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho can work together. How is that going to work?
