As a result of Kaizer Chiefs' transfer decisions, the club will need to make further decisions to strike a balance within the squad.
The Chiefs have signed Bradley Cross, Inacio Miguel, Gaston Sirino, Bongani Sam, Rushwin Dortley, and Fiacre Ntwari, while Njabulo Blom has returned on loan.
Left-back Cross has also played as a central defender, with his profile similar to Dortley, a left-footed centre-back who can also play left-back.
In extreme circumstances, Miguel can also play at right back and as a holding midfielder.
Sam is a left-back who can also play on the flank, while Ntwari is a goalkeeper.
Despite being a holding midfielder, Blom has also played right-back for Soweto giants.
With defence noted as a concern, then addressed from goalkeeper to backline, what happens to those already at the club with Nasreddine Nabi indicating that they are still seeking a new club?
"We are still looking for players in different positions.".
According to Nabi last week, we are still identifying the positions where we need players and look forward to getting new players on board before the window closes.
Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, who can play at left-back like Cross and has a similar profile to Dortley, is particularly affected.
With Dortley, Miguel, and Given Msimango expected to provide the two central defence options, Ditlhokwe may fall down the pecking order.
Only Njabulo Ngcobo left central defence.
Like Miguel, Zitha Kwinika is in no better position as a central defender who can also play right-back.
Reeve Frosler and Dillan Solomons occupy the right-back position, while Blom can be assigned there if necessary.
Cross, Sam, Dortley, and Happy Mashiane are all options on the left where Sifiso Hlanti played before his release.
As a left-back and centre-back, Edmilson Dove remains on the club's books despite his injury.
A lack of minutes can lead to a player at the back going out on loan or staying on to become frustrated.
Should Chiefs reach the finals of both the Carling Knockout and Nedbank Cup, they will only have 39 games to play.
