NORMAN Mapeza is not reading much into how Highlanders has fared so far this season as FC Platinum prepare to take on the Bulawayo giants in a league match tomorrow.
The Bulawayo giants fired blanks last week when they drew to Arenel Movers in a match that ended goalless. But they remained on top of the log with 19 points from 10 games.
They are tied with Manica Diamonds, whose goal difference is inferior. Meanwhile, FC Platinum beat Green Fuel in their last match, ending a rather nightmarish spell in April. They are now third on the standings after being awarded maximum points from the abandoned match against Caps United.
A win could see FC Platinum taking pole position depending on how Manica Diamonds fare against Bikita Minerals on the same day.
Mapeza is optimistic ahead of the match and has chosen not to pay attention to how Highlanders have performed since the return of Zambian coach Kelvin Kaindu.
"We still have the same players who were out against Green Fuel sidelined. They have not yet recovered so they are out. But everyone else is fine,” said Mapeza
"Highlanders have a very good coach. They have been doing very well of late. They haven't won their last games, which were derbies.
"It's a normal phase in football. Everyone goes through it in football. They are a quality team and we know the danger especially when playing at Barbourfields.
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"What is important for us is to make sure that we get everything right in all the phases of the game.
"Every time we get a positive result, it's a massive boost for us despite the scoreline. We needed the last match's win because the last four weeks were terrible for us," Mapeza added.
