Nurkovic has been dealing with a regarding and prolonged injury-enforced absence at Royal AM, ever since becoming a member of the membership on a free switch from Chiefs.
According to SABC Sport, the Serbian ahead has now been given “30 days to leave the club due to him being on ‘sick leave’ and ‘exhausting’ the period allowed for being on the mend”.
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During the low season it was confirmed that Nurkovic can be leaving Kaizer Chiefs after his three-year affiliation with the membership had come to an finish, with the 30-year-old heading to Royal AM.
However, regardless of making this key transfer to Chiefs’ PSL rivals, query marks have remained over what the planning was for the striker at Royal AM.
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Towards the top of final month, Royal AM co-coach Kabo Zondo gave an replace on Nurkovic, revealing the participant is battling with damage.
“Look, it’s a work in progress,” Zondo stated throughout the 2022/23 DStv Premiership launch on TremendousSport TV, as quoted by iDiski Times.
“I know that Samir Nurkovic is under pressure to be what we are. But we training, we are trying, by all means, to make sure that he understands what type of football we play.
“I think he did well at Chiefs when he arrived, until the time when he got injured, he’s still injured even now. There are new players that we also brought in, but we must also appreciate the Diski Challenge team, that we are able to bring in surprises there and there.”
According to common on-line supply Unplayable, Nurkovic has in truth required knee surgical procedure, and it’s possible it will lead to a prolonged absence.
After Royal AM suffered their second lack of the season to Orlando Pirates on Wednesday, Royal AM co-coach Khabo Zondo confirmed the ready sport was set to proceed for a while, and one has to ponder whether the 30-year-old could also be absent for a lot of the the rest of this yr.
“Regarding Nurkovic, we [are] still waiting on him, but for now, there’s nothing positive about his situation,” Zondo informed the media.
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Nurkovic made 78 appearances for Chiefs
The Serbian striker had beforehand struggled for sport time underneath Stuart Baxter. He missed massive components of the season due to a long-term damage and had not supplied a lot on assault when he was ready to play over the past season.
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“I am happy that I have been part of such a big club, such a beautiful and good environment,” stated Nurkovic after leaving Chiefs.
“I joined Amakhosi from a small city in Serbia, and that’s a big thing, and I must say, the Chiefs chapter has been the best in my career so far.
“My last two seasons, most of the games, I played while injured, and I couldn’t perform at my best. But it’s normal as Chiefs couldn’t wait for me forever to recover because, at the time, they needed players, they couldn’t sign anybody [FIFA transfer ban], and I understand.
“Everybody saw my first season at Chiefs, and I can’t just like that, forget to play football overnight; that’s ridiculous.
“I am leaving Chiefs with a full heart, and a grateful heart, but it is time for the new chapter,” he added.