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In what has turned out to be a huge blow to Amakhosi and to Bafana Bafana, the central defender hobbled off during a Tuesday training session with an Achilles tendon injury.

Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter hinted at the possibility of bringing in a player, even from abroad to fill the huge gap.

"We'll be looking to probably loan someone. But I don't think there's any local club who'll do us any favours if we are gonna try and sign a player here," said Baxter.

"So, it may be a player from abroad. But I can't make any sweeping statements here, I'm not making any promises because we've only discussed this at the executive level last night.

"It's a hole we'll try and fill. If we don't fill it, we'll get on with the players we've got. I've got confidence in them."

Baxter also confirmed the 29-year-old could spend as many as six months in the sickbay, as players often take time to recuperate from that sort of injury.

"It's a total rapture to his Achilles tendon. It was probably hanging on by a few threads, if it hadn't gone off completely. We're probably looking at anything between four to six-and-a- half months."

Baxter said Gould's injury had destabilised the team.

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Aug 24, 2012

ancnduntsu

I don't see a need for another defender. There is Tefu as 1st choice and Zvasiya as 2nd choice in that position. Let's get another stiker then we'll be unstopppppppable!!!!
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Aug 24, 2012

Stimzozo

Hardy boy, I wish you a speedy recovery

@ancnduntsu....I agree with you but Zvasiya makes lot of mistakes baba. As for the striking department, we are sorted. I just wish Ngcobo can be used quite often, he is not done yet
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Aug 24, 2012

Stumaeza

4 to 6 months is a long way to go & anything can happen to Mashamaite or Mathoho so i guess Mr Baxter is looking for back up & it makes sense to me.
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Aug 24, 2012

Nkwe-Tiger

ancnduntsu
I don't see a need for another defender. There is Tefu as 1st choice and Zvasiya as 2nd choice in that position. Let's get another stiker then we'll be unstopppppppable!!!!
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Khosi another striker will do, but I think we need another central defender so that we can cover just in case of suspensions and further injuries. I heard Nahayo is considered for return.
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Aug 24, 2012

Nkwe-Tiger

Stumaeza
4 to 6 months is a long way to go & anything can happen to Mashamaite or Mathoho so i guess Mr Baxter is looking for back up & it makes sense to me.
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My point exactly... we should be covered in all departments, we can't afford not to be stable like last season.
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Aug 24, 2012

Mygirl

Mxmmm....
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Aug 24, 2012

ancnduntsu

@nkwe-Tiger
@stimzozo
If you say so guyz then I rest my case.
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Aug 24, 2012

Stumaeza

Nkwe-Tiger
ancnduntsu
I don't see a need for another defender. There is Tefu as 1st choice and Zvasiya as 2nd choice in that position. Let's get another stiker then we'll be unstopppppppable!!!!
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Khosi another striker will do, but I think we need another central defender so that we can cover just in case of suspensions and further injuries. I heard Nahayo is considered for return.
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Wow that's great news - Nahayo is the best
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Aug 24, 2012

Dieheart

''Baxter said Gould's injury had destabilised the team.''
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How????????????????? They won without him on Wed moes. Maar dichimps di a makatsa. Mxmmmmm!
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Aug 24, 2012

Stimzozo

Dieheart
''Baxter said Gould's injury had destabilised the team.''
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How????????????????? They won without him on Wed moes. Maar dichimps di a makatsa. Mxmmmmm!

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yet you were the first to say kak about that win....tseeek here man
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