Miguel defends Leaner and Frosler clash after Chiefs’ loss in Ndola
Chiefs vice-captain Inacio Miguel says the heated exchange between Renaldo Leaner and Reeve Frosler reflected frustration at losing, not a problem in the changing room.
Kaizer Chiefs vice-captain Inacio Miguel has played down the heated exchange between teammates Renaldo Leaner and Reeve Frosler, saying it was a sign of the squad’s competitive spirit and not evidence of trouble behind the scenes. Miguel’s comments were reported by iDiski Times.
What happened in Ndola
The two players appeared to have a tense confrontation after Amakhosi lost 1-0 to Red Arrows in the CAF Confederation Cup in Ndola, Zambia. The exchange drew strong reactions from supporters, and some fans questioned whether the Chiefs camp was united.
Miguel acknowledged that the footage had been widely seen. “Personally, I’m happy with this kind of behaviour; it feels like we felt the loss,” he said.
Miguel’s explanation
According to Miguel, the frustration came from the players’ disappointment at losing and their desire to win. He said supporters are not the only ones who suffer when results go badly, and that the players also feel frustrated and let down.
He accepted that the incident took place out in the open, but said the people involved are all part of the same changing room. “It’s nothing bad for the team,” he said, describing the moment as an exchange of ideas. He added that the images made it look to people outside as though there was a problem, which he insisted was not the case.
Miguel went further and said he sees that kind of behaviour as part of the solution. He said the passion on display is something the team needs and that it is sometimes lacking. By his own assessment, Chiefs have needed more of it over the past three seasons.
- He said the team needs to be more passionate about results.
- He called for “more aggression” from the group.
- He said losing a game like the one in Ndola is never good.
Miguel repeated that he was happy with the incident, adding that the players were frustrated and disappointed after the defeat.
What happens next
Miguel said Chiefs have a chance to change things in their next match. The original report put that as “tomorrow”, with a note indicating that it meant Friday. Supporters will be watching to see how the team responds after the loss in Zambia and whether the intensity Miguel spoke about shows on the pitch.
Chiefs fans who want to follow the side in the CAF Confederation Cup should check the club’s official channels for confirmed kick-off details.
This story is based on reporting by iDiski Times.
