AmaZulu FC coach Josef Vukuzic says he is not worried about his team’s position in the Absa Premiership. Usuthu lost 1-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns in a league match on Tuesday night. Vukuzic joined the team in the middle of the season and has already registered three victories.
Usuthu are lying second from the bottom above Chippa United with 11 points from 12 matches.
Usuthu’s goalkeeper Siyabonga Mbatha was taken to hospital at half time after he collided with Sundowns defender Motjeka Madisha in the first half. Vukuzic says they have enough cover in the goalkeeping department.
AmaZulu were unlucky to lose Mbatha and veteran defender Tsepo Masilela in the match. Vukuzic says it was a big blow to lose the experienced players.
🚑 INJURY UPDATE 🚑
Siya Mbatha has been discharged from hospital this morning, but will remain on the sidelines for a few weeks after sustaining a fracture below his left eye during yesterday’s game with Mamelodi Sundowns 🤕
Wishing you a speedy recovery 🔙🔜#Usuthu_Pride pic.twitter.com/MigAvfmhyb
— AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) November 27, 2019
Usuthu looked better in attack in the second half after they introduced more attacking players for defenders. Vukuzic says they looked threatening after the changes.
Many teams will be looking to strengthen their teams during the January transfer window next year, but Vukuzic is not certain if they will venture into the market. – Report by Vincent Sitsula
Khuphuka Suthu!
We’ll keep fighting for you.
Thank you for coming out in your numbers last night. We’re back again this Sunday in Umlazi in the #KZNDerby #Usuthu_Pride #AbsaPrem pic.twitter.com/TEZTs8Xg4w— AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) November 27, 2019
