The Durban-born player explained why he has operated as a right-back at times for the Buccaneers
Orlando Pirates utility player Abel Mabaso says he feels more comfortable playing in midfield having endured criticism from the club's fans towards the end of the 2020/21 season.
The 30-year-old, who can operate as a right-back and central midfielder, came under heavy scrutiny following Pirates' 1-0 loss to TS Galaxy in a PSL match on May 5.
Having been deployed in his preferred position as a central midfielder, Mabaso struggled as he failed to make an attempt to stop Ebrahim Seedat in the build-up to Galaxy' goal, which proved decisive.