A former Kaizer Chiefs defender has given his thoughts on how Amakhosi can save a season that has been tough for head coach Nasreddine Nabi.
The Siya crew recently reported that Nabi's job is on the line and, should they get knocked out of the Nedbank Cup this weekend by Mamelodi Sundowns, the club's hierachy is expected to meet to decide on the future of the coach.
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What's challenging for Nabi is that Amakhosi have already suffered three defeats to Sundowns this season and now they have to somehow get a result away from home in what's expected to be an epic battle in Tshwane on Sunday.
Former Amakhosi defender Isaac Mabotsa sees the weekend's clash as a must-win, as he gave advice on how Nabi can ease pressure on his shoulders.
"Cup games are totally different. To be honest, this is a must-win game. The way I see things, they are still going to give him a chance. Kaizer Chiefs is a big brand and you have to put a smile on the smiles on the faces of the fans, so it's a must to beat Sundowns," Mabotsa said to the Siya crew.
"When you play Sundowns, you have to attack. There is no second round, so they have to go in there to win the game. They cannot be defensive. When you are defensive, that's when you invite them to attack you. You have to go pound for pound. They are also human beings. It's not like you can't beat them. You have to go in there and believe you can beat them.
"He has to go in there to win the game. He must not be defensive. You have to go pound for pound. They are also human beings."
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Mabotsa does feel that the coach has to deliver because of the money Amakhosi spent to bring in his technical team.
It's about time. It's been a while. I don't want them to lose, but if they lose, things could change (for the coach) and we don't want that. If they win this game, maybe even the pressure will go down," he said.
"They spent a lot of money to bring this guy, with the technical team as well. They trusted him and it showed that they have belief in him. The results have to come."
