Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp is pleased with his team's depth and the qualities some of his fringe players bring to the side.
This was after Amakhosi beat Mamelodi Sundowns 4-2 in the Shell Helix Cup without a few of their key figures such as George Maluleka, Reeve Frosler, Itumeleng Khune and Samir Nurkovic.
Middendorp handed Leonardo Castro a rare start against his former side, and the Colombian marksman repaid the coach's faith with a first-half hat-trick.
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However, the German mentor warned that Castro's performance doesn't erase Nurkovic's contribution to the team, hinting that the Serbian's place in the team is safe.