Why Luke Fleurs is MIA

Kaizer Chiefs have a new number five. It’s the former Bafana Bafana and SuperSport United player Luke Fleurs.

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KAIZER CHIEFS SIGN LUKE FLEURS

Following his departure from SuperSport in September, the 23-year-old defender with three Bafana Bafana caps began his trial with Amakhosi at Naturena in October.

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The Soweto giants have soon decided to sign the former Ubuntu FC central defender on a two-year deal.

“Luke Fleurs signs for Amakhosi! Kaizer Chiefs have fortified their defensive unit with the signing of Under-23 international, Luke Fleurs, on a two-year contract, with an option for a further season. Welcome to the family!” the Glamour Boys announced.

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Dreams do come true🖤💛 pic.twitter.com/rWQiFQeSIS

— Luke fleurs (@fleurs_luke) October 27, 2023

Does the Fleurs deal make sense? Well, yes. Modern football squads each have five options in central defence.

Amakhosi previously had four: Given Msimango, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Njabulo Ngcobo and Zitha Kwinika.

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WHERE IS FLEURS?

Asked why Fleurs hasn’t made his debut yet, interim coach Cavin Johnson said it is matter of match fitness.

“At the moment, he’s very very close [to playing], the problem with Luke is he hasn’t played for a long time,” said Johnson as quoted by FARPost.

“So I think as a player, he’s a very good player, a good addition to our centre-back pairing. I think he can change it a little bit.

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“But to put him a deep end [in the Soweto Derby], I think it will be myself and my technical team finding the right time and the right moment to bring him along,” the Chiefs tactician concluded.