The Angolan international has now stated that although he understands the need to balance passion and commitment, he won't change his playing style.
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During a media briefing at Chiefs Village, Miguel emphasized his commitment to serving the team—even if it results in disciplinary cards.
"I had a meeting with coach Nabi, and he told me to understand the timing and the way to do things. But I told him 'listen, for me, there is no problem to take a yellow card or a red card if it is for the team and I will keep doing it until the end of the season. But like now, as a team we are doing better than before so that means I'm not so exposed," Miguel told the media.
"And, of course, if I have to make a foul in the 5th minute, it doesn't matter the time but to help the team not concede a goal, I will do it and take the yellow card. I told him 'listen, if you don't want me to do that don't put me to play because I will do it if I need to do it'," Miguel added.
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Additionally, Miguel expressed that he is unfazed by fan opinions about his card record, as he knows his actions are meant to benefit Amakhosi.
"I don't mind if the supporters say Miguel is taking too many cards, it doesn't matter. If the team is winning and I have to take a yellow card in every game I will do it. It is not a problem for me. Of course, I have to be more cautious and understand the timing of the things that I have to do. It is a process and I'm also learning," Miguel concluded.
Chiefs will host Cape Town City at FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening in their next Betway Premiership encounter.
