Kaizer Chiefs have explained why goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner was not in their squad for the second-leg match against Red Arrows at Moses Mabhida Stadium. The club says he was injured, which answers the questions that followed his recent on-field argument with teammate Reeve Frosler.

Leaner's name was missing from the matchday squad, and supporters quickly began to wonder why. Video of his heated exchange with Frosler had been shared widely on social media after Chiefs lost 1-0 to Red Arrows in Ndola, Zambia. With the return fixture under way, many people suggested the incident might have cost him his place.

Chiefs moved to clear this up. In a statement, the club said Leaner picked up an injury in training on Thursday and could not play in Friday's match. The knock happened while the team was preparing for the game, which suggests his absence was not necessarily linked to the disagreement with Frosler.

The timing is important for the club. After the narrow defeat in Zambia, Chiefs went into the return leg needing a strong performance in front of their own supporters to stay in the competition.

The video of the two players had drawn a lot of attention, and some fans questioned the mood inside the squad. The club's explanation, however, points to an injury as the stated reason for Leaner's omission. There has also been no confirmation that he faced any disciplinary action over the incident.

Chiefs fans will now follow the team's progress in the continental campaign, and they will also be watching to see how quickly Leaner recovers and when he is back in action.

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