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Unshackled Djite aiming for Suwon surge

The Australian striker has been held back by squad regulations in South Korea's second tier in the early stages of 2017

Red tape has forced Bruce Djite to settle for irregular minutes to begin the 2017 K League Challenge season but he hopes to cement a starting spot in the coming weeks.

The Suwon FC striker made just his second start of the year in South Korea's second tier on Sunday, scoring in a 3-3 draw with Ansan Greeners.

That was Djite's second goal of the season - he sits behind only Lee Seung-hyun (3) in Suwon's scoring standings - and the Australian claims it isn't his form that has seen coach Cho Deok-je keep him on the bench.