FERNANDO DA CRUZ

Da Cruz keeps faith in Petersen despite recent costly errors

Da Cruz keeps faith in Petersen despite recent costly errors

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz is backing the club’s captain and number one goalkeeper, Brandon Petersen, despite having committed serious mistakes that led to the team dropping points recently.

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz during Toyota Cup

Da Cruz bemoans recurring defensive errors that continue to cost Chiefs valuable points

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz was unhappy after his team dropped two valuable points in a 2-all draw against Richards Bay FC, partly due to two defensive blunders at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu yesterday.

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Kaizer Chiefs coach stressed tactical discipline to limit Sundowns

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz says he had clear instructions for his team to maintain tactical discipline and deny Mamelodi Sundowns space to operate, in their one-all draw in a Betway Premiership match played at FNB Stadium yesterday.

Da Cruz impressed by Luke Baartman’s quality and eagerness to learn

Da Cruz impressed by Baartman’s quality and eagerness to learn

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has described the club’s youngster Luke Baartman as a player with good technical qualities, who gives them a lot of possibilities when he’s on the pitch.

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz during Toyota Cup

Da Cruz identifies decision-making and composure in the third as key areas to attend to for Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz was left disappointed after his team was eliminated in the MTN8 by Golden Arrows, losing 1-0 at FNB Stadium yesterday, and believes that the players need to improve their decision-making in the final third.

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz during Toyota Cup

Da Cruz pleased with players’ understanding of his game model

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz believes that his players are starting to understand and like his game model after two consecutive wins, including last week’s Toyota Cup and the opening game of the Betway Premiership.

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