Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Bernard Parker is not worried that the absence of forward Samir Nurkovic could haunt Amakhosi during Saturday’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) season opener against Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium.
The two giants renew their rivalry after Sundowns pipped Chiefs to the 2019/20 league title on the final day of the season.
But Chiefs go into this battle without their injured key man Nurkovic who was their top goal-scorer last season with 13 league goals. The Serbian will be out of action for the next six weeks.
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But Parker feels that coach Gavin Hunt is spoilt for choice in selecting players who could step up to claim Nurkovic's responsibilities.