Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter says they are slowly starting to find their rhythm after claiming back-to-back victories in the DStv Premiership.
The Soweto giants handed SuperSport United their first defeat of the season when they secured a 2-1 win at the Lucas Moripe Stadium this past Sunday afternoon.
A brace by Bernard Parker moved Amakhosi up to fifth place on the league table with 12 points, while SuperSport remain second and three points ahead of Chiefs after eight matches played thus far.
Baxter admits that his side struggled a bit in the first half but came out better tactically in the second after he had a word with them at half time.
“It was a lot more tough for me in the first half,” Baxter told SuperSport TV after the game.
“I thought we were disjointed. We misunderstood the gameplan. We had a chat at half time and I think the second half was much better tactically. We looked a lot more dangerous even when we were playing with a low block.
“I thought the players in the second half gave a good performance.”
The Amakhosi mentor also provided an update on Parker and Billiat, who were taken off the field after sustaining injuries, while also confirming that Thabani Dube and Leonardo Castro are close to return to training.
“It’s quicker to mention the fit players than the injured players. The closest to coming back are Dube and Leo Castro. They’re back at full training but they’ve got to get themselves match fit, so we’re waiting for them,” he added.
“We don’t know how bad Bernard’s is. It’s a bit of a hamstring. Khama’s shouldn’t be too bad because we took him off as a precaution to get some fresh legs on.
“I think the lads put their bodies on the line, so they may get injured.
“Look, let’s not get carried away. First half showed we have a long way to go before we are the real McCoy. We’re very good at times when we do the job properly. We switch off at too many times and lose our confidence and our belief. We’ve got to get rid of that. We are slowly getting rid of it and the results are showing.”
