Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef says his side are mentally and physically ready to take on Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby.

The Glamour Boys head into this clash unbeaten in their last five Betway Premiership matches, recording four wins and one draw along the way.

Orlando Pirates claimed early Soweto derby bragging rights with a commanding 3-0 victory over their rivals at the FNB Stadium on 28 February.

Ben Youssef believes improved squad stability has brought renewed energy and balance to the team, with injuries previously disrupting consistency

“We were unlucky that we had a lot of injuries. The difficult thing for a job is that when you have injuries, you have to make substitutions and you don’t have consistency,” said Ben Youssef.

“Now in the last five or six games, it’s been relatively the same squad. When the consistency is there, the performance and the results are there. Unfortunately, we missed a lot of chances and points. The performance was good, but we didn’t score. But we found balance in the last two games.

“We’ve got the energy, and the vibe. All the players are ready and fit; they are sending a strong message that they are ready – mentally, fitness and training wise in the last three weeks. We are ready to win this game, Inshallah.”