Billiat also credited his coach Ernst Middendorp for implementing the idea that attackers should also track back and defend, a trait he's been developing lately."That's one thing that we didn't get right when the coach arrived. We never really knew our roles in certain moments."We're starting to understand each other better and the coach's philosophy better."
Billiat also cleared the air regarding Thembinkosi Lorch's deliberate stamp on him in last week's Telkom Knockout quarterfinal Soweto derby. Chiefs prevailed 4-2 on penalties. "I don't think there was something personal about that incident. It was a big game, emotions fly and the games like derbies come with a lot of pressure."
Meanwhile, Middendorp downplayed the importance of his impressive personal derby record, having never lost to Pirates as a Chiefs coach, with four wins and two draws. "I do not believe in the past and I don't believe in statistics. I choose to deal with the present moment and be clear structured," noted Middendorp, who was uncertain if his pair of Baccus and Reeve Frosler will return tomorrow after missing the past two games through injuries.
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