Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane says that the level of pressure at the club could largely be the reason why striker Ashley Du Preez has struggled to adjust.
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Du Preez was among a number of big-name signings made by the club at the start of the season, arriving from Stellenbosch where he was his side's talisman.
Things have been a bit different at Naturena for the 25-year-old who has managed three goals and two assists in 12 matches so far this season, although his exploits did earn him a call-up to Bafana Bafana.
After a goalless outing that saw the side crash out of the MTN8, Zwane says he maintains the faith in Du Preez who needs a bit more time to adjust to the high demands at Amakhosi.
"Coming into today's (Sunday) game, Ashley had just scored (against TS Galaxy) and he played well in that game. Today, he tried his best but maybe the opposition planned to make his life difficult," Zwane told journalists after the the loss to AmaZulu.
"He did battle a bit, but he'll get there with time because at Kaizer Chiefs, it's a different level of pressure but there's no doubt he's a quality player and he will also learn from this game and be better for it."
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Zwane will once again turn to Du Preez when they take on Orlando Pirates in a highly-anticipated Soweto Derby on Saturday as there are still doubts over the fitness of Caleb Bonfils Bimenyimana.
