Kaizer Chiefs provide major update on key star

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has confirmed that winger Langelihle Phili has returned to full training after a serious ankle injury.

Phili set to return after more than three months out

21-year-old Kaizer Chiefs winger Langelihle Phili has been sidelined since injuring his ankle in training after the 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns on 15 August. Phili has missed eight matches across all competitions, but his return is on the horizon.

Kaizer Chiefs boss Da Cruz speaks to the media

Speaking to the media following Chiefs’ 2-1 win over Siwelele, Fernando Da Cruz said that Phili has rejoined the squad for full training and his return is imminent.

“[Langelihle] Phili restarted this week [last week] with the squad and has been taking part in football sessions on the field,” Da Cruz told journalists in Polokwane. “So, he is close to restarting to play in competitions.

“Maybe he will be ready for the semi-final; we don’t know, but we’ll work a lot with him during this FIFA [international] break for [November].

Following the FIFA break, Chiefs travel to face Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup semi-finals on the weekend of 21 and 22 November.

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