It appears as though Kaizer Chiefs are experiencing more challenges in their defence than in attack, prompting them to consider recalling a promising young defender from their DDC side.
Insiders at the club have indicated that the technical team has recommended bringing 20-year-old Aden McCarthy back to the senior team to bolster the defence.
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According to insiders, although the Glamour Boys initially struggled with scoring at the start of the season, their current issue lies in maintaining a solid defence. McCarthy is expected to provide the necessary competition and depth to the senior defenders.
"They want to give him a chance. Most youngsters who were first promoted with him have been given the chance and they are doing very well. So, both technical teams, the senior team and the DDC are believed to have agreed that they should recall Aden (McCarthy) from the DDC as part of strengthening the defence. He has been there before and they know he can do it," the Siya source stated.
A second insider stated that the junior McCarthy, whose father Fabian McCarthy previously played for Amakhosi, has been training with the senior squad despite being assigned to play in the DStv Diski Challenge side, where he currently serves as captain.
"You remember he was promoted together with Happy Mashiane and others under Stuart Baxter but he didn't really play for the team. He even went to Europe for trials and when he came back he was sent back to the DDC but now they see they need to have him back with the first team as they have seen there is a gap he can fill in," said the second insider close to the club.
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"I think he will be registered with the first team in January and have a jersey number. He has been doing very well for the DDC team and his influence there is noticeable and that's why they are recalling him," the insider concluded.
As Chiefs reassess their defensive line-up, the potential inclusion of McCarthy presents an opportunity to enhance their backline with fresh talent. The move underscores the club's commitment to nurturing young talent from within and addressing current team dynamics. Fans will be eager to see how McCarthy's return influences the team's defensive strength in 2025.
Soccer Laduma contacted Chiefs for comment but the club had not responded by the time this report was published.
