Farouk Khan, former assistant to Muhsin Ertugral at Kaizer Chiefs, believes the Turkish coach is underrated in South Africa.
In just four days, Ertugral guided Cape Town City to victories against both Soweto giants, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
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As a result, he has won his first two matches with the Citizens, elevating the team to sixth place on the Betway Premiership table.
Khan emphasized that South Africa is fortunate to have such a knowledgeable 60-year-old coach, even if he is sometimes misunderstood.
"Muhsin has accomplished this with a team that was struggling badly," Khan tells KickOff.
"He has a squad with many young players who are not yet able to perform consistently. However, Muhsin will ensure that these youngsters improve over time, which is not something you see often."
Khan acknowledged that there is still much work to be done. "I told Muhsin that there's a lot of work ahead, but I'm pleased with his tactical approach. This Pirates team is formidable and can dominate any opponent on their day. Muhsin set his team up brilliantly. The missed penalty by Pirates is just a part of the game."
"We should give Muhsin a lot of credit for what he has achieved in such a short period."
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"It's remarkable to face two of the biggest teams in the country within just five days and emerge victorious against both. After the Chiefs game, City had very little recovery time. Monday was for regeneration, which means they couldn't train then. They had to prepare for the Pirates game in just one day."
Khan expressed his pride and happiness for Muhsin, stating, "He is underrated by those who don't understand his passion and dedication. This man is brilliant and has so much to offer the country. At one point, I even suggested that he should be involved in our national setup. We must remember that in Turkey, he was invited to work with their national team structure.
"We are fortunate to have him in South Africa because he loves this country and its people. We should acknowledge his contributions and utilize his knowledge. Sometimes, people misinterpret his passion for anger, but most players he has coached hold him in high regard. Only one or two undisciplined players might have a reason to complain."