Chiefs focus on their strengths
MOSEAMEDI: MARITZBURG KINGPIN IS STILL INJURED
Kaizer Chiefs are not thinking about anything but their own gameplan as they meet Maritzburg United in an Absa Premiership match expected to be a thriller at FNB Stadium tonight (6pm).
Judas Moseamedi, who has been a thorn in the Amakhosi side in the last two matches they have played this season, is injured and coach Eric Tinkler indicated on Thursday that he is unavailable.
He had tormented their defence and scored a brace as they knocked Amakhosi out of the Telkom Knockout and was again on hand with a late equaliser when the Glamour Boys looked good for the full points in a league game in December.
But Amakhosi striker Leonardo Castro says they are only focusing on themselves and what they can do.
“We are focusing on ourselves more than the opponents. That is our strength,” said Castro.
“We all know about Maritzburg. They have quality players. They are a good team. It’s been tough for us when we play against them. But we are looking to work hard on the field to get the result.
“We all know the past games against us they scored because of our mistakes. We need to be focused and not make stupid mistakes because they will use them,” added the Colombian attacker.
He said they are not looking further than their next game and said that is what could see them through to the finish line. Castro said the most important thing from now on would be for them to use their chances and that it didn’t matter whether it was him or Erick Mathoho who scores as long as the team gets the result.
“We always create chances and we are not worried about that because we create the chances even when we are not performing well.
“We need to be focused and really mentally strong in our defence. The moment we lose it and give them the ball Maritzburg can punish us,” he said.
At some point earlier this season, Castro looked to be on his way out of Naturena as he struggled to get into the team but things have since changed and he is one of the regulars.
“I knew I was going to get a chance to play and I knew I had to make sure that I score and get results for the team. I am a strong person. I work hard and train hard to make a contribution.”