Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has defended the selection of Anthony Akumu against Highlands Park.
The Kenya international was handed his first start for the Glamour Boys this past weekend but Middendorp substituted him after the first 45 minutes.
The German mentor said it would be unfair to give an assessment of how Akumu fared, saying he understands it will take time for him to settle in at Naturena.
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"It's very difficult for him and for all of us. He comes in without pre-season or anything and we tried to give him the first start," Middendorp told the media.