Mbule is poor against high pressing teams but Thembinkosi Lorch is best No.10! I'd rather have Neo Maema for AFCON because Sipho is not physically fit' - Fans

There have been many questions regarding a player who is suited to playing behind the strikers and being that creative link South Africa needs following the injury to Themba Zwane. It seems the Belgian tactician has settled for the Orlando Pirates midfielder who has been deployed in that role. The 27-year-old has been on the rise since joining the Soweto giants.

Sipho Mbule has been doing quite well for Bafana Bafana since coach Hugo Broos decided to give him a second chance to prove his worth.

The versatile former Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United midfielder has been giving his best on the pitch, much to the delight of the 73-year-old.

While Broos sees Mbule as Zwane's replacement, some fans feel otherwise. Have a look at what they said as sampled by GOAL.

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Orlando Pirates
No difference between Mbule and Mbatha
If we can be honest, Mbule is not a number 10; even when they play him there, he plays like 8. I don't see any different style of play between Mbule and Mbatha - Siya Siya

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Maswanganyi is better
Patrick Maswanganyi is a better No. 10 because he has a work rate. There's also Kabelo Dlamini, but he has no work rate - Siyabonga Mkhize
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Mbule can be Lorch's sub
Only Lorch can play that position to the best. Mbule can come as a substitute to reduce pace and have control of the game, but for scoring and creating chances, Lorch is better - Nthabiseng Gift

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Mbule not a natural No. 10
But we need to be honest, guys, Orlando Pirates' Sipho Mbule isn't a natural number 10 - Letlapa LA Nnete
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Mbule's position depends with the opponent
He doesn't choose which position to play, but he's assigned the position to play. And I think it depends on the opponent - Siba Gwala Gwala
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He is not playing to become Zwane
Mbule is playing to leave his legacy, he doesn't play to become Themba Zwane - Shane Malale
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Master Chef's turns second to none?
Mbule is different. He is good whenever he is in the midfield. His best quality is receiving the ball between the lines and playing within tight spaces. His turns and passes put the opposition under pressure, and Appolis and Moremi benefit. Another player, not to be mentioned for fear of intimidation and insults, turns like a bus - Solly Mashai
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Broos smoked papers
Thembinkosi Lorch is the best no. 10 after Themba Zwane. Hugo Broos smoked papers - Witness Mapengo
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Mbule is not fit!
Physically, Mbule is poor with teams that play high-pressing football; he is not fit - Mugeu simba
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Let Mbule improve for World Cup not AFCON!
He can improve for the World Cup, but for AFCON, it doesn't seem like it. I'd rather have Neo Maema before him - Thabo Mahlakwane