Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has made his intentions clear on what he requires from his attackers after a come-from-behind win over SuperSport United.
Chiefs had a new combination upfront after striker Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana got his first start, flanked on either side by Ashley Du Preez and Kgaogelo Sekgota.
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Du Preez's selection meant Keagan Dolly was dropped to the bench, with Khama Billiat missing due to a knee injury.
The speedy attacker justified his selection as he played a key role in both goals scored by Bimenyimana.
In the first goal, Du Preez peeled off his marker on the left and played a decisive cross for the Burundian.
The former Stellenbosch forward was the focal point again in Chiefs getting a penalty after Yusuf Maart was pushed down in the box from his cross on the right side.
After such an impressive performance by the front three of Sekgota, Bimenyimana and Du Preez, who are all pacey and direct players, how will that affect the playing chances of Dolly?
In complementing Sekgota for his improved performance and endurance compared to last season, Zwane said that "he is more direct and you need those type of players to put opponents under pressure".
Does Dolly fit the bill?
The imminent return of Billiat will also give Zwane another selection conundrum after the coach confirmed that the Zimbabwean will be back after the international break.
"Khama should be back in about two weeks. Then we have the FIFA break which will give him time to recover fully and recharge his batteries," Zwane said on the club's official website.
By Zwane's description of the type of players they want in their attack, Billiat can also be considered a "direct" forward, given his movement and speed in the final third.
However, will he go straight into the starting line-up?
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On a positive note, the competition for places in attack has the potential to make Chiefs better.
The question marks around Dolly and Billiat's inclusion in the line-up, who were both regular starters under previous coaches, shows that the team is moving in the right direction, in so far as building for the future is concerned (although Billiat's exclusion was forced by injury).
Sekgota and Du Preez are both 25 and although Bimenyimana is currently 24, he is also turning 25 in November.
In comparison, Dolly is 29, turning 30 in January and Billiat 32.
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