Head coach Nasreddine Nabi has issued what appears to be a warning to striker Ranga Chivaviro about the mentality needed to play for Kaizer Chiefs.
After 20 league matches so far, Chiefs have scored 22 goals, four less than Sekhukhune United, three short of AmaZulu FC's total and seven less than rivals Orlando Pirates.
The less said about log leaders Sundowns' gagantuan tally, the better.
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At the core of Amakhosi's concerning scoring rate is their search for a consistent number nine.
That most of their goals have come from midfielders Mduduzi Shabalala, Gaston Sirino, and most recently winger Glody Lilepo, is enough for the evidence.
On Tuesday, it took substitute Ashley Du Preez - fresh off the treatment table - to find the back of the net in a 1-0 win over Magesi FC.
Tashreeq Morris has been roped in from SuperSport United, but he is yet to find the back of the net and suffered a knock in the early stages of last weekend's tie against Sundowns.
Meanwhile, two glorious chances had fell to Chivaviro against Magesi, but both went abegging - much to the fans' frustration.
Even the former Marumo Gallants marksman appeared rattled and frustrated throughout the evening as, try as he might, he couldn't find that opening.
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The club has made it no secret their search for a new hitman and that message rang loud once more when Nabi answered questions regarding Chivaviro post-match.
"About Ranga... to play in a team like Kaizer Chiefs, [you] need to have a big mental [strength], you need to have a big mindset," explained the Tunisian.
"It's a team that has a lot of fans and that means the criticism comes very easily.
"That's why you need to be very strong mentally. Even if you are at your lowest, you need to stay focused. You need to stay mentally very strong.
"We hope that Ranga is getting that," he continued.
Chivaviro, who is in the last four months of his initial contract at Naturena - although there is an option to extend - will hope to make the next couple of weeks count in his pursuit of a new deal.