In six games, Kaizer Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel has received four yellow cards, and a red card against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout quarter-final recently.
This has led many to question Miguel's level of discipline. However, Amakhosi coach Nasreddine Nabi has defended the Angolan international, saying he is not ill-disciplined but rather that he is highly committed on the pitch.
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Speaking to journalists during a media open day at Naturena on Monday morning, ahead of their home game against Richards Bay on Wednesday, Nabi said Miguel is gradually learning about the game in South Africa and things will soon improve.
"No, he is not a bad player. He is not indisciplined. He is new is South Africa and he is learning the game. But why he gets those yellow cards is because he is passionate about the game but at times too passionate that he makes those mistakes. But to tell you the truth, he is a very good player and very disciplined," Nabi added.
The Tunisian-born mentor further described Miguel as a natural leader who wants to win at all times.
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"He is a born leader. He is a captain who wants to lead and win all the time and he overdoes it at times and we have to help him with that because we know he does it for the team. He is passionate about the game as a leader and he has to do it well and continue helping the team.
"But yes, we will miss him in the two games which we will play this week. However we have players who will be equal to the task," Nabi observed.
Chiefs are playing against Richards Bay on Wednesday night at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. As Chiefs prepare for their upcoming match against the KZN club, coach Nabi's defence of Miguel highlights the defender's commitment and potential to improve as he adapts to the PSL.
