SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt has confirmed that star striker Bradley Grobler will be sidelined for an extended period following a serious injury.
The injury, sustained during the club’s MTN8 Cup match against Orlando Pirates in the first week of the 2024/25 season, forced Grobler to be substituted early in the game.
Initially, the decision appeared to be a precaution, but the situation was worse than expected.
Speaking to SuperSport, Hunt revealed the severity of Grobler’s injury, stating,
No, Bradley will be out for, I would think, four to five months. It’s a serious injury, but it’s a huge blow to us.
“We just wish him well and hope he recovers well. He just had the surgery.”
Grobler’s setback will delay his bid to become the PSL’s all-time top goalscorer. The striker, who has netted 112 goals in the league, was on the verge of breaking the record before the injury.
SuperSport will have to start their Betway Premiership campaign without their leading striker.
Their opening match against Mamelodi Sundowns on September 17 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium will be a tough test of their resilience in Grobler’s absence.