Johnson gives an update on the Chiefs' captain

(Source: www.idiskitimes.co.za)

The Kaizer Chiefs caretaker coach Cavin Johnson has spoken about the absence of his captain Itumeleng Khune. The fans have been wondering about his availability since he's been a key player at Naturena over the years. His presence cannot be ignored as he's been part of the Soweto Giants for over a decade now. When Chiefs battled against Royal AM at Harry Gwala Stadium this past Sunday, Khune wasn't part of the travelling squad. He was suspended due to allegedly arriving to training drunk last year which has put him in a difficult position with the club.

According to Johnson, nothing has changed about Itu's situation as he remains off the radar. It's still not clear when he'll be available for selection as he's currently keeping fit in the comfort of his home. What surprised fans was that Khune was part of the PSL All-Star XI in the Carling Label Cup whereby he showed the reason behind he's one of the most popular goalkeepers in Africa. This was due to his work on the pitch, as he's able to begin an attack from the back and he can pinpoint players that can assist in his game plans.

On top of that, he's able to adjust his defense in a way that the opponents cannot break it. Sadly, the Chiefs fans will have to wait for the club to announce his future. At the moment, it's not clear if he'll be playing for Amakhosi for the remainder of the season or not. Nevertheless, the Soweto giants still have the likes of Bruce Bvuma and Brandon Petersen handling the goalkeeping department. “He’s still in the same situation that you guys find in the media and the club will do something once that is done,” Johnson said in the post-match against Royal AM.