With Inacio Miguel's constant bookings having come under severe scrutiny, Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has shared his thoughts.
Miguel has been left with black marks all over his reputation just six games into his time Chiefs and getting booked in four games and getting sent off in another.
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The 28-year-old got yellow cards in games against AmaZulu FC, Mamelodi Sundowns (league), and in the two games against SuperSport United, leading to his suspension against Magesi.
He was then sent off in the Carling Knockout defeat to Sundowns.
Amakhosi will play their next two games without the influence of the Angolan-Portuguese, whose courage and passion has landed him in trouble with referees.
"I think Miguel's problem is not discipline because he is really a good guy and captain," said Nabi, speaking to the media at the club's base in Johannesburg South on Monday morning.
"He is new in South African football and needs time for adaptation and not only for the football but the atmosphere.
"I agree that he has received more (cautions), but I think the thing is he wants to give his maximum for Kaizer Chiefs, but sometimes it is too much, you know.
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"Honestly, he is a very good guy, I like his personality, but he has promised me (he is going to be) more careful.
"I don't talk about discipline with him because he is an example in this team inside and outside," says Nabi.