Head coach Manqoba Mngqithi had plenty of praise for midfielder Rivaldo Coetzee who was in action during Mamelodi Sundowns' win over Kaizer Chiefs, and the coach provided clarity on Teboho Mokoena's role.
The Brazilians had to come from behind to record a 2-1 victory over Amakhosi at a sold-out FNB Stadium on Saturday thanks to first-half goals from Lucas Ribeiro and Iqraam Rayners after Ranga Chivaviro had opened the scoring.
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The match also marked a third consecutive league appearance for Coetzee, who in the previous season had endured an inconsistent run of matches, primarily due to injuries.
Meanwhile, Mokoeana has not been featured in any of Sundowns' league matches this season.
Speaking to media at the post-match press conference, Mngqithi labelled the 27-year-old as one of the best players he had ever worked with.
"He [Coetzee] has played a six before, very good player, technically, can use both legs comfortably, reads the game very well, is one of the best leaders in the team," Mngqithi said.
"He is not often caught unaware because he scans a lot. I rate him highly as a six and I don't like somebody who moves a lot and opens that hole, I want someone stable, six is always a pivot.
"Teboho is a good player, he might help us as an eight, because of his dynamism and ability to score, he's a very good six for us," the 53-year-old added.
"But make no mistake, Rivaldo Coetzee technically is one of the best players I have worked with, that's why I always have him in mind, but you can't compare them."
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The win keeps Sundowns at the top of the Premiership table while Chiefs slip down to sixth. The defending league champions return to action when they take on Polokwane City on 27 October.