It was a refreshing dose of realism from Miguel in his first media address as the newly appointed captain of Kaizer Chiefs, stressing a match-by-match approach and not chasing trophies. While well and truly inside a promising start to the season and the team boasting a strong defensive record under his leadership, Miguel remains grounded and focused on progress instead of making grand statements.
Focus Goes to Internal Improvement, Not Rivals
Miguel is quite clear on this: the team does not go through changes comparing itself with other teams in the league. “If we don´t focus on ourselves, we can achieve nothing different from last season,” he commented. By focusing on internal standards and by improving every day, Chiefs would like consistency and form back.
No Grand Promises — Just Hard Work
Aware of eager fans calling for silverware, Miguel held back on lofty declarations. “Fans deserve honesty,” he stated. While supporters have approached him with expectations of trophies, he prefers a more realistic approach. “Don’t ask me for trophies—ask me to win games, ask me to go game by game. If we win game by game, we will probably achieve our goals.” This mindset puts accountability and effort at the forefront, mitigating the risk of disappointment.
Promising But Measured Start to the Season
His leadership had shown an early promise of Enciso. The Chiefs have played two matches under his captaincy and have not conceded a goal yet. Such cautious optimism—rooted in solid grounds rather than fireworks—may actually serve a healthier and more consistent path of realization this time for the Chiefs.
Building Trust One Game at a Time
Miguel’s message is simple: consistency leads to success. Fans might want success in form of trophies right now, but the captain hopes to work hard for that success-the hard way, with determination, focus, and little steps. Leaning toward consistency over hype could set the tone for a sustained campaign ahead.
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