Nasreddine Nabi's tenure as Kaizer Chiefs head coach is still in its infancy, yet it has already been felt by those that he is tasked to lead by giving instructions.
Chiefs have won three, lost three, and drawn one from seven games in all competitions so far, looking in cruise control on some occasions and yet deflated on others.
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For the fans, they have only had sight of the team on matchdays, but for the players, they have gone through pre-season and get to work with Nabi every day at the club's base in Naturena.
"There is a little more intensity in preparation this season," points out Given Msimango about the Tunisian-Belgian gaffer.
Msimango doesn't speak from a place of privilege as he hasn't enjoyed the minutes he would have desired under Nabi.
"The coach always demands from his players and is a bit more intense and articulate in preparation for what he wants.
"Not to say last season was any different, but I feel he brings in a bit more energy and aggression in how he wants to play the game of football.
"I think the guys are responding, especially the younger ones. Your (Mduduzi) Shabalala, (Samkelo) Zwane, (Wandile) Duba are adapting and doing well for the club.
"So, it shows the impact that he has brought into the club irrespective of who is not playing or playing," says Msimango ahead of his return to the starting XI on Wednesday with Inacio Miguel suspended.
"It brings about different persona and different characteristics because you understand now that you need to work as twice as hard as the guys that are playing," responds Msimango when asked about this mental challenge.
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"When you are not getting in the rhythm of playing, you are not as sharp as the guys that are playing, so you need to put extra effort on and off the pitch to try and level up your skills and stay sharp when called upon.
"It has been a different phase, but I welcome it because it is part of the journey and the process.
"I'm in a good space, honestly," he explains.