Kaizer Chiefs coach Vladmir Vermezovic has sharply criticised his players in the wake of a shock 2–1 loss to Platinum Stars in the Telkom Knockout Cup. The coach singled out goalkeeper Arthur Bartman, who made some crucial saves on Sunday, as the only player who showed commitment and a desire to win.
"If it was not for Bartman, we could have lost the match by a wider margin," says the Kaizer Chiefs coach.
The match was played in sweltering conditions with water-breaks used in both halves, but the coach refused to blame the defeat on the conditions.
"Most of the players did not do well and this is why we lost the game. It was tough and we were playing in very high temperatures but it was the same conditions that Platinum Stars were playing under so this can never be used as an excuse," says Vermezovic.
He hinted at making some key changes to his line-up ahead of Saturday's League clash against Platinum Stars and pointed out that there is no player in the side who is guaranteed of a starting place.
He also revealed that Josta Dladla's omission from the team was a technical decision.
"Josta has to take my decision not to field him as a professional. He has to work harder. Kaizer Chiefs is a big club. We always want to win all the matches that we play but this is always not possible.
"The positions of players are not guaranteed at this club and all of them know that," he adds
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