Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has questioned why Molefi Ntseki didn’t opt to use new signing Mduduzi Mdantsane against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Amakhosi lost the game 2-1, but could’ve snatched a point after Ashley Du Preez cancelled out Lucas Ribeiro’s 1-0 lead in the 84th minute.
However, Brandon Petersen, who had kept his side in the tie with several superb saves, fumbled a shot by Neo Maema in the 90th minute, which saw Downs keep the three points.
After the match, Khumalo argued that Ntseki should’ve brought on Mdantsane, who he has coached during his time at Baroka, instead of Sabelo Radebe.
“This is what we [Kaizer Chiefs] need. Attack them in order to worry about defending because in this first half Sundowns were not worried about defending,” Khumalo said on SABC1.
“They even took out the man that was giving us problem, Themba Zwane, because they thought it was was wrap.
“But this was actually a wake-up call for them. Players needed to be positive, hurt the opponent. The likes of [Mduduzi] Mdantsane, he has played for Cape Town City, he understands the nature of the game, give him the opportunity because he knows what’s Sundowns and he knows where he is.
“This is the team that he’s been dreaming to be playing for. These are the games that will probably lift him up. He’s an experienced player, how many years has he played for Cape Town City.
“Now, reserve him but maybe the bench has got another reason for this. But from where I am seated football is a game of opinion.
“In my opinion I’m looking at Mdantsane who is experienced, he’s beaten the likes of Pirates, the likes of Sundowns and SuperSport. In this game, you’re chasing the game, yes Sabelo [Radebe], he is a youngster that we need, but not under pressure.
“Chiefs were chasing the game, now this is pressure. If I were to look at analysing him, he didn’t do anything but I would like to be believe Mdantsane would’ve been a better sub, but we see the game differently.”
Chiefs now turn their attention to the MTN8 quarter-finals, where they will face Cape Town City in Cape Town on Sunday.
