Lehlohonolo Seema has explained why the Kaizer Chiefs duo Samkelo Zwane and Happy Mashiane on loan at Siwelele have not been getting much game time.
The Bloemfontein outfit suffered a 2-0 defeat to AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership on Saturday at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Both Samkelo Zwane and Happy Mashiane were left out of the squad that travelled to Durban for the league match.
Seema explained that both players are finding it tough to earn spots in the lineup due to their limited involvement at Kaizer Chiefs before their loan moves.
Mashiane has managed just one outing for Siwelele and has missed five straight matches, whereas Zwane has amassed four appearances.
“Where they came from, they were not [playing],” said Seema.
“There’s no team that will give you an active player that is ready to start the game the next morning.
“We’re still working with them, and they are still part of the team. We will continue to work with them and whenever they [are ready] …
“They are working hard, and they are very positive players, and we chose the squad that we chose for the AmaZulu game.
“Anytime you can see them playing but I can tell you it was difficult for them to walk into the team because where they came from, they were not playing, and it took a little bit of time for them to adapt.
“They have to adapt and get those relationships going in the field of play. They are our players, and you will see them in one of the games because they are working hard.”
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