Kaizer Chiefs striker Bernard Parker believes that Gustavo Paez will continue to grow as a player given more game-time under his belt.

The Venezuelan striker made his debut for the Glamour Boys, coming on as a second-half substitute during their 3-1 victory over Free State Stars on Tuesday.

Parker believes Paez has adapted well to the Absa Premiership and he believes he will continue to grow as a Amakhosi player by gaining more experience in the PSL.

‘Good introduction for himself on Tuesday night. He would’ve topped it off well if he had scored a goal on debut. Gustavo is a player that has adapted so well to our style of play and the understanding will only grow with more games under his belt,’ Parker told the Kaizer Chiefs website.

‘When I spoke to ‘Shabba’ (Siphiwe Tshabalala), we discussed growing the frontline into a powerhouse with a better understanding and connection.’

The 30-year-old striker says he is hoping to have a successful partnership with the Venezuelan striker on attack for Chiefs.

‘For Gustavo, the longer he will be with us, he will get to that level where we want it to be,’ he added.

‘He reminds me of some of the players who have been in here in the past that I played with who made good runs, like Majoro, Mphela, Nkhatha and Musona. I had some good times with those guys and I hope to have that same success with him too.’

Kaizer Chiefs will take on Maritzburg United next at the at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Saturday.

Kick-off has been scheduled for 20:15.