Thabo September says Andile Jali remains an important part of Chippa United despite the player failing to make the squad for the past two games.
Jali was left out of the 2-1 last 32 Nedbank Cup win over Golden Arrows and the 1-0 Betway Premiership defeat to Polokwane City on Saturday.
Ndamulelo Maphangule scored the only goal of their most recent game at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium after 42 minutes with Jali watching from the stands.
Speaking after the clash, September told iDiski Times: “He’s training, he’s not injured he is not suspended.
“Is he going to be in the next game? I don’t know yet if he’s going to be in the next game, but he is not injured he is a very important part of the team. He’s here he came with us.
Chippa is next in action away to struggling Magesi on Tuesday.
September added: “It’s a R75 million status so it’s a huge responsibility. It’s not like I’m coaching DDC so I take it seriously. It’s a huge responsibility you mustn’t get the team relegated. It’s a huge responsibility.”