Nasreddine Nabi warned against dropping 'erratic' Bruce Bvuma in Soweto Derby showdown against Orlando Pirates - 'Goalkeepers not to blame, Kaizer Chiefs are weak!'

Since the exit of Itumeleng Khune, Kaizer Chiefs have been struggling to find his replacement.

Fiacre Ntwari was brought in from TS Galaxy at the beginning of the season to stabilize the sheep.

After the Amavubi star failed to deliver, Brandon Peterson was given a chance, but he did not get it right, which saw Bruce Bvuma get to the top.

Bvuma has conceded 21 goals in his last 20 games, which is not good for the team.

He was blamed last weekend for conceding what some felt were soft goals against Marumo Gallants in the 2-1 loss.

Amakhosi play Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League and Nedbank Cup in the back-to-back Soweto derbies.

Bucs legend Innocent Mayoyo believes the problem is not in goalkeeping, but is in the whole Chiefs team.

"During our generation, and even during Itumeleng Khune's time, we were able to improve due to the lessons learned from our errors," he told SNL24.

"Ronwen Williams conceded five goals in his first game for Bafana Bafana against Brazil. Many believed he should have been dropped immediately after that match.

"The only way to become an experienced goalkeeper is by playing in every match, not by sitting on the bench. Playing consistently helps you grow. In Bvuma's case, we need to consider several factors. First, who is coaching the goalkeepers at Kaizer Chiefs? Does that person even know who ‘Banks’ Setlhodi is?" he added.

"It’s challenging to inspire your players to play for the badge when they're being trained by someone who lacks knowledge about the history and significance of that badge.

"How can you coach players effectively if you can't communicate with them? Bvuma deserves a chance on Saturday so he can learn from his mistakes. In fact, he is the best goalkeeper among their current options. This season, they've rotated all their goalkeepers, which indicates that the goalkeepers alone are not to blame. The entire team is facing issues," Mayoyo continued.

"Yes, Bvuma has made mistakes, such as parrying balls into dangerous areas, but how did those balls even reach him when both teams have 10 [in-field] players each?

"In my opinion, the entire Kaizer Chiefs team is simply weak," he concluded.

If Nabi sticks with Bvuma, then the latter will have to prove that he deserves to guard Amakhosi's goal posts.

However, if he fails to deliver, then the club will have no option but to find a replacement.

It will be crucial for Nabi to win the Nedbank Cup and end the Glamour Boys' 10-year trophy drought.