
Kaizer Chiefs coach Da Cruz has questioned his players' personality following a recent performance, expressing concern about the team's defensive display. "We were worried after that and the defensive part was not good," Da Cruz reflected, according to The Citizen Sport. The coach's comments suggest dissatisfaction with his squad's mentality and defensive organisation, though specific match details were not provided in the report.
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