Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has explained why he opted to drop Daniel Akpeyi for Itumeleng Khune against AmaZulu FC.
Khune had not kicked a ball in competitive matches since December 2018 while Akpeyi featured in four of Amakhosi's six matches this season.
According to Middendorp, the decision to bring Khune back into the starting XI was tough because Akpeyi had been doing well for the club.
He said he had a long chat with the Nigeria international who he said understood and respected the technical team's decision to field Khune for the match against Usuthu.