Former Newcastle United winger Nikodimos Papavasiliou says Kaizer Chiefs‘ new midfielder Ethan Chislett needs to be mentally tough and adapt.
The 26-year-old midfielder signed for Amakhosi after spending his entire footballing career in Europe. Although he has played in lower leagues, his previous coaches and teammates described him as a playmaker with an eye for goal.
Papavasiliou said Chislett would need time to adapt and advised the Durban-born footballer to perform immediately. Chiefs have struggled for results in recent years, failing to finish inside the top 8.
Kaizer Chiefs new man told to adapt
“What I know is that League One is physical and tough considering the number of games they play there,” Papavasiliou, told KickOff.
“You can find good players in those leagues (League One and League Two).
“But with this player (Chislett), he will need time to adapt to the football here in Africa. This will depend on his quality, but Kaizer Chiefs is a big club, and he will need to perform immediately.
“The question is can he handle the pressure? You need to be mentally tough at big clubs. I’m sure once he is past the stage of adapting, then he will enjoy,” he added.
Chiefs have signed six new players including Chislett
“What I have noticed is that the game in South Africa is at a higher level, having also watched Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup. I really liked them because they were playing and went there to play their way,” he concluded.
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