Kaizer Chiefs ‘locker room leader’ edging closer to return
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen is ready to challenge for the number one spot having recovered from injury.
The 30-year-old hasn’t played a competitive game in over a year having lost out his number one place to Bruce Bvuma last season. Amakhosi have brought in Fiacre Ntwari from TS Galaxy who has taken over as the first choice keeper at Naturena.
Having spent four years at Kaizer Chiefs, Petersen has never really claimed the number one spot.
“I think for me if it’s up to me, I would wanna start now. I think obviously it’s up to the specialist, you know I started training this week, two training sessions so far and it went well,” Petersen said, as reported by Sabcsport.
“So, seeing the specialist this week, obviously [to] get an update but I think I’m healing well and it shouldn’t be too long. I’m looking forward and excited to get back on the field again.
Kaizer Chiefs keeper raring to go
“I think obviously you’re disappointed because you want to start the season well, you want to start the season without injuries and all that but at the end of the day it’s part of the game,” he added.
“For me personally, there’s no point in sulking and saying what if, what if that, I don’t live in what ifs. For me, it’s to face the reality and what is coming up for me. Every injury, every opportunity for me there’s lessons in it and for me, it’s learning those lessons and growing from there and knowing how I can support each and every player, whether I’m playing or not.
“So, for me yes it was a setback but for me, there’s always something positive.”
Kaizer Chiefs are in action this weekend against SuperSport United.
Can Petersen claim the number 1 spot?
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