Outspoken football analyst Junior Khanye believes it would be an unwise move for Royal AM head coach John Maduka to start chairman-cum-midfielder Andile Mpisane in the Betway Premiership match against Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday.
Mpisane, sporting the iconic jersey number 10, has appeared in all four matches the club has played so far this season.
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On all four occasions, Royal AM have managed to avoid defeat, and are currently placed ninth on the standings.
A victory over Sundowns could see them move up to third place, but it is a mountain to claim for a side not allowed to register players by FIFA due to a transfer ban related to a contractual dispute with Samir Nurkovic.
"No, you can't start with him. They are playing against one of the biggest teams in Africa as a continent," Khanye says, speaking to KickOff.
"Remember, they are playing Sundowns at home. Yes, the club's director, Andile Mpisane, has the talent, but I believe he still needs match fitness. But talent is something he does have. I have seen him, I also played against him at UJ [University of Johannesburg] three years ago.
"But in tonight's game, he can only be an impact player. They must introduce him in the second half.
"Sundowns, this team was not built in one day. They don't take shortcuts there in terms of scouting and analysis I'm sure they did watch all the four games Royal AM hasn't lost, they are going there knowing exactly what they are up against," adds the ex-Kaizer Chiefs winger.
Khanye says the fact the match is taking place at at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, "where no opposition team comes out alive", is a big factor.
"Royal AM have got so many problems, and the quality of the team's players is not the same. They are playing against a national team. As we speak, Royal AM are not even too sure who they are playing against because Sundowns' line-up is never obvious.
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"Yes, they will have their moments, but I see them playing a low block today. They will rely on breaks.
"I know Royal AM have never lost this season with Andile Mpisane playing, but against Sundowns, they are going to lose the game."
Kick-off is at 19:30.