Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has responded to claims that some of the squad's players may be struggling with the pressures at Naturena.
After releasing 13 players at end of last season, Zwane's new look squad has endured fluctuating results this season, only managing to produce three consecutive wins just once this season.
Chiefs have collected just one win from their last five matches.
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When asked if the inconsistency could be down to players struggling to settle in, Zwane would not be drawn to mention names, but alluded that some of the club's players were still adapting to life at Naturena.
"I think when it comes to players, it's a case of adaptation," Zwane told journalists.
"Players learn differently, some find it difficult to settle in quickly because of the pressure that comes with being a Kaizer Chiefs player
"Then it comes to us as a technical team on how we help players settle in quickly and [help them] understand the meaning of playing for a club of Kaizer Chiefs' caliber.
"Time have changed. The game has evolved. I would not want to talk about how we used to do things or how things used to be. Players of today deal with pressure differently.
"That's why we come in as coaches. Those who have been there and those who are here now, to help these players grow and be better players on and off the pitch.
Chiefs are set to kick start their Nedbank Cup campaign with tough away clash against Maritzburg United at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Friday night.
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