South Africa need a draw against Libya in Sfax on Sunday‚ March 24 to qualify for Egypt 2019 in June and July.
“And Kermit came in as a substitute and did exceptionally well for 20 minutes. So he showed that he does have that sort of international flavour to his game.“Based on the fact that Kermit has not played a lot‚ until let’s say‚ about the last four or five weeks‚ is probably reason to back off slightly.
“I did say to Benni I thought he’d done a fantastic job with Kermit. And I think the reason he has is that Kermit plays best when he is loved and appreciated. “I think Kermit has problems if he’s on the periphery. Because he feels like he’s an important player‚ and he is an important player.“Now he’s feeling as if he’s the man at City. And I didn’t think I could give him that scenario now with the national team.“So at the moment that‚ plus a reduced squad‚ plus the players who I have chosen who I think will impact the game [weighed against Erasmus].
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