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“I always wanted to work with him,” says Khama Billiat of Kaizer Chiefs’ preseason with new coach Gavin Hunt. “He is a great coach who knows how to win.”
The first team squad has returned to training after a break of about two weeks. The Zimbabwean admits that the preseason is not his “favorite pastime” as it includes many races. However, it must be done to be “ready for the new season.”
He’s excited about Hunt’s approach. “We have seen with him, while coaching other clubs, that no player is guaranteed to play. He is a coach who brings out the best in you.
“It makes the players feel happy and that’s what we needed. You can feel it in training, there is a different energy. “
Billiat is confident that Hunt will help him get back to “my best level.”
The Zimbabwean has already been removed by the coach in training. “It made clear what he expected of me,” reflects Billiat.
“We have worked quite hard and we are getting into the rhythm,” adds Daniel Cardoso. “We have run a lot, although most of it was done with the ball.
“The coach likes to joke, but he also makes it very clear what he wants from all of us. It comes with its own philosophy and it is crucial that we as players embrace it. We have to start working. “
Cardoso admits that losing the league title was a “bitter pill to swallow.”
“However, now everything is water under the bridge,” continues the defender. We have to look forward, we have a new coach, who is very ambitious, and has set new goals and objectives. We will definitely knock on the door with Hunt in charge. “
Billiat nods. “We had a good season as a team. We came so close to winning the league. It means we have the soldiers and the ability to succeed. We have to challenge ourselves to do a little more. “
Billiat has a message for fans: “Please stay safe, as we continue to fight this virus called Covid-19. Don’t go to places that are too dangerous to go and stay home as much as possible. “
The Covid-19 epidemic, which is still with us, is the reason why players immediately go home after training.
“We are professionals,” explains the Zimbabwean. “We do the right thing. We stay home, rest and spend time with the family. “
Billiat is ready for the 2020/2021 season. “A new coach will bring different things, which is good. Challenges always bring out the best in us players. We all want to do better than last season.
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