Kaizer Chiefs don't necessarily need new players, says ex-coach

Kaizer Chiefs don’t necessarily need new players, says ex-coach

Kaizer Chiefs have been slammed for not having enough quality and depth in their squad but their former coach doesn’t think that’s the case.

Farouk Khan as the Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach under Ted Dumitru. Image: BackpagePix

Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan doesn’t think bringing in new players will solve the club’s problems in the long run.

In his own opinion, Khan believes Chiefs need to look from within the current squad before going out to make new signings.

Khan said for Chiefs to return to its former glory days, they need to find the right balance and make players understand the club’s philosophy.

He feels some players within the current squad might have certain limitations hence they are underperforming.

And the Stars of Africa owner pointed the need for a technical genius who will be able to identify such to make it easier for Nasreddine Nabi.

Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan. Photo: @Football__Stage/Twitter

KAIZER CHIEFS MUST LOOK FOR SOLUTIONS FROM WITHIN – KHAN

“I’ll tell you this much: I don’t think finding new players is going to work in the long term for Chiefs,” Khan said on the Soccer Beat Podcast a per FARPost.

“So, I would say if you’re looking for a solution, the solution is to look into your current squad and be very candid.

“Be honest and say, ‘which [ones] are the Kaizer Chiefs players?’ Because Kaizer Chiefs have a philosophy.”

“Somebody would say, what do you mean which Kaizer Chiefs player? This team is known for playing expensive offensive football; they play winning football.

“You could argue with me and say, ‘in the last couple of years, it hasn’t been the case’, but if you played for Kaizer Chiefs in the past, you knew this team would give you a run for your money.

“Chiefs need to look at the players because none of those players are underperforming intentionally. You’d find that certain players have certain limitations.”

“You have to find the right players in the right positions; the solutions come due to the fact that there is balance and you have a proper number nine [striker] because we saw against Richards Bay FC, many crosses were put in the box but could not be finished.

“So, Chiefs problems go beyond the coaching. You need a technical genius who knows how to sign players; somebody who will look at a player and understand if that player can fit into the philosophy, the style, and the game model.

“Once you find that person, the coach’s job becomes much easier because he doesn’t have to change players [in the starting line-up] as often as we’re seeing currently,” added Khan.