Kaizer Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki explained why he took off goalscorer Edson Castillo and also gave a verdict of new signing Sibongiseni Mthethwa.
The Soweto giants ended their four-game winless run across all competitions after rallying from behind to defeat Sekhukhune United.
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"If you look at the energy levels was very key, also it is not only getting tired from the physical side, decision-making was a little bit of a challenge for us today when you look at Yusuf (Maart) and Castillo," Ntseki told SuperSport after the game.
"So we were fully aware that they had to put a very big shift on Saturday and in us having Mthethwa on the bench we were actually managing the situation.
"And in us bringing (him) in we were saying now is the time to take the game to them with stability from Mthethwa and I think he did well in his first game. A few minutes that he played in he showed quality and everybody around him responded positively," he said.
Ntseki went on to talk about what they have learned as a team after being knocked out of the first trophy on offer this season, the MTN8 Cup.
"What is important is for us to understand the demands, when you play for Kaizer Chiefs and you're booted out of a cup, you also have to work on the mental side of it," he carried on.
"The lesson learnt is that every game we play is a cup final, especially when you're wearing Kaizer Chiefs colours and wearing Kaizer Chiefs colours it comes with the pressure. Not only from supporters, the people from outside, pressure also come from within because you want to do well as a player for the club but I think we're getting there," he concluded.
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