Kaizer Chiefs have decided to loan out midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane, who joined the club from Cape Town City last season. Unfortunately, Mdantsane had limited game time, with only eight starts and six substitute appearances. Additionally, he was suspended for a significant period due to off-field issues.
Despite plans to loan him out next season, Mdantsane’s recent injury complications are hindering his move. He was involved in a car accident and will be sidelined until October 2024. As a result, teams interested in acquiring him are hesitant to proceed until he recovers.
A Soccer Laduma report highlights the club’s intention to loan Mdantsane to offer him more game time, a necessity given the limited opportunities at Kaizer Chiefs. The team was also planning to sign new attacking midfielders to fill his spot during the loan. However, the injury has put these plans on hold, as no team is willing to sign an injured player.
According to the same source, two PSL teams have shown interest in Mdantsane but are waiting for his recovery before finalizing any agreements. The injury has thus stalled his potential loan move.
In other news, another Kaizer Chiefs player, Aden McCarthy, faced a similar setback. McCarthy, a rising star, was set to move to Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol. After impressing during a trial in Europe, the deal was expected to go through. However, Kaizer Chiefs canceled the transfer due to their own injury crisis.
McCarthy, son of Amakhosi legend Fabian McCarthy, graduated to the first team last season after performing well in the club’s DStv Diski Challenge side. Despite not making his official senior debut, he was an unused substitute on four occasions last season. The club’s injury troubles, especially in the left-back position, led to the decision to retain McCarthy.
A source told The Citizen that Chiefs are struggling with injuries, particularly at left back. With Happy Mashiane being the only readily available left back, and both Edmilson Dove and new recruit Bongani Sam injured, the team needed to keep McCarthy. They also released Sifiso Hlanti, further thinning their options at left back. The source praised McCarthy’s talent, suggesting that his opportunity to play overseas would come again.
In summary, Mduduzi Mdantsane’s loan move is on hold due to his injury from a car accident, while Aden McCarthy’s transfer to Sheriff Tiraspol was canceled because Kaizer Chiefs need him to cover for their injury-depleted defense.
