Khama Billiat absence has affected my play, says K...

Khama Billiat absence has affected my play, says Keegan Dolly

Zim Now Writer

South African premier league Kaizer Chiefs' forward Keegan Dolly has claimed that the absence of former Zimbabwe international and fellow striker Khama Billiat has affected his performance.

Dolly has four goals and four assists in 24 appearances for Chiefs in all competitions this season, underlining how much he has struggled this term.

Dolly usually pairs Billiat up front, a combination that has not worked this season owing to the latter's injury.

The former Warriors forward out of action for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a groin issue.

Dolly has admitted that Khama’s absence has negatively impacted his contribution to the team.

“I miss playing with Khama, we all know what he can bring on the day, his experience, his quality, and just our understanding you know,” Dolly said on whether he has been affected by Billiat’s absence this season.

“But it’s part of the game, he’s out, and there are other players who can come in and do the job, it’s just for us to start understanding each other, and I think that’s been the main problem in our inconsistencies of trying to get combinations right.

“One player gets injured, and another player comes in, you know? I think Christian came into the squad, he’s a new player still trying to adapt to the way we play – so it’s progress for us, we need to keep on working on it until we get it right again.”