Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp's absence in Tuesday’s Carling Black Label Cup launch has fueled speculation that the German mentor could be shown the exit door.
The German tactician was a noticeable absentee at the event which took place at Park Station in Johannesburg.
However, his assistant Shaun Bartlett stated that the organizers did not invite head coaches to the launch of the pre-season competition which features Orlando Pirates and Chiefs.
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“He (Middendorp) is around. The invitation that was extended to us was for the captain and assistant coach. So, I came,” Bartlett told the media.