Kaizer Chiefs slump common in football - Stanton Fredericks

He has urged Amakhosi to be honest with their introspection ahead of the 2023/24 season, which is likely to continue with underfire coach Arthur Zwane still in charge. 

"Even a marketing campaign in terms of patience for the coach needs to be [prepared] to say, 'This is no different to any other situation in the world,'" explained Fredericks.

"Barcelona goes through a dip, Real Madrid goes through a dip, Juventus went through a dip, Kaizer Chiefs are a massive team and they're going through a dip.

"And now is when you need you fans – not just supporters, your fans. You [need to] say, 'Listen guys, we understand the situation, we have a former player that understands the culture, he's got the qualifications, let's get behind him.'

"I think that's a massive help for the coach himself. But, all in all, the quality needs to improve in terms of what he has at his disposal, and then he can certainly be judged properly."

Chiefs have been mum on player movements since the end of the season in May, but three new signings have been concluded –  defenders Given Msimango and Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, as well as midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane will be at Naturena next season.

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"I think with the defenders coming in, that speaks to a department that needs improvement and depth, so that's a good sign. Mdanstane, I think his quality is there, is he coming a little too late? I don't know," he remarked.

"But there definitely needs to be a lot more names that must be thrown into the pot, especially in the middle of the park. We've got three grafters – the young [Samkelo] Zwane is one of the special talents there, but let him be a supplement.

"We've got a [Siyethemba] Sithebe that's hard-working, a [Yusuf] Maart that's hard-working, [so] we need playmakers in that midfield, and we need out-and-out wingers that will take players on."