Kaizer Chiefs coach Da Cruz compared to Ruben Amorim

Bafana Bafana legend Tsepo Masilela has likened former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim to current Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz.

The retired left-back said the two coaches are similar due to their approach, preferring to play with three centre-backs.

Speaking on Soccerbeat, Masilela felt Chiefs were making mistakes despite getting goals.

“When I look at the way they set up, I don’t think they’re defensive, he could say he’s playing a winger a wingback in Pule Mmodi but also his team is scoring but the mistakes at the back always disappoint them and sees them drop points.”

Kaizer Chiefs have dropped valuable points

Masilela feels Da Cruz will stick to his back three irrespective of results.

“It’s the similar things that happened to a Manchester United when they hired Ruben Amorim, even when he got suggestions that he should change his back three, he opted to lose his job while playing in a way he believed in,” he said.

Amakhosi are currently third in the Betway Premiership after just seven matches played. Da Cruz’s men are unbeaten in the league with three wins and four draws.

Despite a promising start to the season, back to back draws sees Kaizer Chiefs seven points behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

With games coming thick and fast in October, Da Cruz knows any loss or draw could end their title charge. The team still have to play in the CAF Confederation Cup next month.