Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has opened up on what midfielder and club captain Yusuf Maart has been struggling with following his recent resurgence.
Chiefs were denied their fourth win of the season by a late comeback from Thwihli Thwahla at New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
Ashley du Preez and Wandile Duba put the visitors ahead early on in the game, but second-half strikes by Ayabulela Maxwele and Levy Mashiane ensured the spoils were shared in a thrilling encounter of end-to-end action.
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For all the troubles they have had to endure, the Khosi Nation have a few positives to draw from the encounter as midfielder Maart followed up his brace of assists against Richards Bay FC with yet another assist to set up Du Preez for the' opener against John Maduka's side.
Speaking to journalists after the match, Nabi weighed in on the former Sekhukhune United man, who had previously been the subject of criticism but seems to have shaken off the early-season struggles and stepped up for his side.
"Yes, I think this is a problem for confidence for himself. Yusuf sometimes receives too many attacks (criticism). It's difficult, mentally it's difficult," said Nabi.
"I think the last game, and today, it's not bad. He gave an excellent performance. Today, I think he gave a good performance.
"I want to see more confidence for himself, and he continues to progress."
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The draw means Chiefs stay in sixth place after six league matches with just one victory from their last five matches.
Next up for Nabi's men is Polokwane City on Sunday.