Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp has blamed the international break after his side suffered its first league defeat of the season.
Jabulani Maluleke's solitary goal helped Polokwane City secure a 1-0 win over Chiefs in a Premier Soccer League (PSL) match at the FNB Stadium over the weekend.
The Soweto giants went into the recent break in a top form having recorded three victories and one draw in their first four league matches of the season.
Middendorp explained the break has disrupted Amakhosi's momentum when he reflected on the encounter.