What Kaizer Chiefs coach Da Cruz said about keeper Brandon Petersen’s howlers

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/petersen-brandon/SvpGD31T/"]Petersen[/a] was caught in possession by [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/richards-bay/noDZhkBM/"]Richards Bay[/a] striker [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/xulu-nqaba/KCiHkNRH/"]Nqaba Xulu[/a] early in the game in a blunder that immediately put [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/kaizer-chiefs/fFZ2CGx0/"]Chiefs[/a] on the back foot in the match at KwaMashu one week ago.[/p][p]It is not the first time that a blunder from Petersen has proven costly, but Da Cruz defended the 31-year-old at a press conference at Chiefs’ Naturena training centre on Wednesday.[/p][p][b]“There are always periods in a season that are a little less good and periods that are a little better,” [/b]he said of Petersen’s form.[/p][p][b]“You also have to remember that last year Brandon had a very good season. Even though he made mistakes, he had a very good season and contributed a lot of points to the team last season.[/b][/p][p][b]“So today, I have full confidence in Brandon. We have spoken about it. He is aware of what he is doing, and today he remains our captain and someone I have confidence in,” [/b]the new coach added.[/p][infobox id="6b26ac9e-516b-44ef-ae26-248d15bdf3de" /][p]Petersen is likely to lead the side again when Chiefs play their next league fixture against [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/siwelele/x6s5gTDd/"]Siwelele[/a] on Sunday. [/p][p]It has been moved to Dobsonville Stadium because of Saturday’s rugby test at Soccer City between the Springboks and All Blacks.[/p][p]Petersen joined Chiefs from BidVest Wits in the 2021/22 season and it was only really last season that he cemented a regular spot.[/p][p]He has made 89 appearances (88 starts) in his five-and-a-bit seasons with the club. [/p][infobox id="584d9683-f419-4696-8cb3-c155213092a0" /]