Simba head coach Pablo Franco said poor performance they showed in the game against Geita Gold has saddened him, that they should work hard before the FA Cup semi-final match against Yanga on Saturday, May 28 at the CCM Stadium. Kirumba
Pablo said injuries are another challenge as he is not sure if some of the players will be ready for the game
Speaking after the game against Geita Gold which ended in a 1-1 draw, Pablo said the team is in difficult times
"We really have a tough time. Today we were not at our best failing to play at the expected performance. More injuries, Kapombe, Bocco have sustained injuries and I am not sure if they will be able to recover in time"
"We could not use Hennock because he has problems, Mzamiru we put him in the squad but he did not train for two days"
"We will have a few days of recovery before the semi-final game, I 'm not sure if all the players will be back and able to play at the expected level but importantly we have to make adequate preparations so that we can get results in that game," he said. Pablo
Yesterday goalkeeper Aishi Manula was also removed from the squad a few minutes before the game after suffering an injury in the locker room
Regarding midfielder Clatous Chama, Pablo said he is still injured despite medical tests showing he had to be out for 10 days but his injuries had taken longer to heal
Simba's only hope this season is in the FA Cup, Simba need to win the game against Yanga on Saturday in order to reach the final
