Where was the star player when Chiefs played with Stellenbosch during the MTN8 cup
Contract negotiations are not easy. They can be quite tricky at times especially if a player was a regular starter. He could put up demands.
However, the tricky part for clubs is that will the player deliver once more in the current season.
The could be salary demand during negotiation. Big clubs don’t mind spending on salary but they could demand positive outcomes and consistency from players.
Did they drop him because of a Breakdown in Contract Negotiation?
According to a source, Njabulo Blom’s contract negotiation did not go accordingly when they tried to tie him down to a long-term deal.
One wonders why didn’t Blom feature for the team during MTN8, even though it went all the way to the penalties. He was nowhere to be found on the bench.
– A Higher Salary Package Demanded
When Chief’s contract negotiation with Nurkovic hit a snag previously he also took a while to feature for the team. Hunt described it as politics outside the field of play.
According to an insider, the player’s representative is demanding a higher salary package for Blom.
Who has been playing more games than any other chiefs player from those who are coming from development?
It is not clear whether this has led to him being left out from the team sheet for the Stellenbosch game.
It is strange to leave out a seasoned player like Blom for an important cup game. It was quite risky to say the list, given that some fullbacks were either injured or coming from long-term injuries, while the other one is waiting for a work permit.
His exclusion didn’t make sense given the bigger risk involved.
Blom was also not included in the starting eleven when chiefs played against Maritzburg.
Blom has done well over the years. He even got a call-up to the national team at some point last season.
He also provided some crucial assists last season.
