Kaizer Chiefs’ Edson Castillo sidelined with broken fibula

Kaizer Chiefs have been dealt a blow with a serious injury sustained by midfielder Edson Castillo.

The 30-year-old Venezuelan fractured his leg in the 1-0 Betway Premiership loss to SuperSport United at the weekend.

He is now expected to be sidelined for several months.

A statement from Amakhosi read: “It is with great dismay that we announce that Edson Castillo will be sidelined for a period of four to five months due to a fractured fibula sustained against SuperSport United on Saturday evening in Polokwane.

“The serious injury occurred in the first half, as a result of a vicious tackle on him inside the opponents’ 18-yard box.”

SuperSport defender Bilal Baloyi made the tackle on Castillo that led to the injury but was deemed legal by the referee.

Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi was, however, booked for his complaints.

“In the aftermath of the tackle, our head coach, Nasreddine Nabi expressed his concern for player safety. (He) was subsequently issued with a yellow card for his impassioned plea to the officials to prioritise the protection of the players,” continued the statement.

Chiefs are next in action against Magesi on Tuesday.