Torreira plots ‘universal’ Chiefs as Magosi surge gathers pace :: Mmegi Online

Mochudi Centre Chiefs’ Spanish coach, Miguel Corral Torreira, arrived with little fanfare, but he is quickly beginning to command attention in the FNB Premiership. In just under two months at the helm, the youthful tactician has engineered a seven-match unbeaten run, turning Magosi into arguably the league’s most in-form side. But what exactly has the 34-year-old changed at Chiefs? MmegiSport Correspondent KABELO BORANABI caught up with Torreira and the Chiefs squad during a media open day earlier this week to find out

Stepping into the shoes of former Chiefs captain and club icon Pontsho ‘Piro’ Moloi was never going to be a straightforward assignment. Yet Torreira is gradually stitching his name into the hearts of the Magosi faithful. Tasked with delivering a top-three league finish and a cup triumph, the Spaniard appears to be ticking the early boxes. Under his guidance, Chiefs have recorded five victories and two draws, conceding just once in the seven-game unbeaten run.

The momentum stretches to nine matches dating back to last year, lifting Magosi to third place on the standings. Forward Ronaldo Fortune believes the biggest change under the new coach has been psychological rather than tactical. “I think the biggest thing he has brought so far is the mentality. We go into every game wanting to win. Whether we play well or not, that mentality is something he has really tweaked since coming here. That is to get a win in every game we play,” said Fortune.