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Amakhosi fans were eagerly awaiting the forward’s return from injury, only for head coach Gavin Hunt to cast doubt on the situation.
Kaizer Chiefs soccer coach Bobby Motaung has given an insight into forward Samir Nurkovic’s situation.
The Serbian was Amakhosi’s top scorer last season with 13 in the league and one in the cup, plus six assists in all competitions.
After a groin operation, he has not played anything this season and his team has missed him very much. Among the Chiefs’ recognized forwards, only three goals have been scored in 11 games, two by Leonardo Castro and one by Khama Billiat.
Meanwhile, Chiefs fans were hopeful earlier this week when the club confirmed Nurkovic had returned to training, but their optimism changed when head coach Gavin Hunt questioned the situation during his pregame remarks earlier. of the Black Leopards game. on Wednesday, the Chiefs tied 2-2.
“Nurkovic has been in shape for about two weeks, but obviously there are other problems,” he told SuperSport TV. “Those problems have to be solved first. I mean I could play, but let’s save it for another day.”
This led to further speculation that Nurkovic has been the target of newly crowned Pitso Mosimane African champion Al Ahly.
In a later interview with SAfmThe Motaung did not deny that there was an approach by the Serbian, nor that any club has shown interest.
“There must be a willing buyer / seller situation,” Motaung told Safm, quoted by the Citizen. “Both must agree on the price, but I will not lie, these things destabilize the player.
“He has a three-year contract. He’s in a good environment. But it’s normal for him to be confused by everything.”
“We as Kaizer Chiefs would never close the door when a player has to leave, but also as a club, when we leave, we must make sure we replace. We cannot hire a new coach and sell the best players. There must be a balance, ”Motaung continued.
“We just hired a coach. Can the coach work with the squad that is there, including the best striker? So if something comes up next year and the coach feels he has a replacement, then that possibility exists. “
