Kaizer Chiefs open their Carling Knockout campaign at home to AmaZulu and head coach Molefi Ntseki will have some interesting decisions on who starts in midfield.
Having already beaten Usuthu in the Premiership this season, Amakhosi could feel they have a psychological edge over the visitors, but they are well aware of the fact that they need to have a strong line-up to get the job done on home soil.
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Brandon Petersen is likely to start in goal and captain the side, with Ntseki showing confidence in him during the most difficult times. Njabulo Ngcobo appears to have forced his way back into the team and could start in central defence alongside Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, with Reeve Frosler and Edmilson Dove playing at right and left back respectively.
The midfield is where Ntseki will have to make a big call regarding Edson Castillo, who returned from international duty in South America on Thursday evening. Castillo, who did not get to feature in Venezuela's World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Brazil, had only one training session and could start from the bench and make an appearance in the second half.
Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Yusuf Maart look set to start in the middle of the park.
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Amakhosi could have Ashley du Preez upfront and this could also be the game Keagan Dolly gets to start his first game since returning from injury.
Possible line-up: Petersen, Frosler, Ngcobo, Ditlhokwe, Dove, Mthethwa, Maart, Mmodi, Dolly, Du Preez, Saile
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