Cape Town – A rift is developing at Platinum Stars between coach Allan Freese and one of his senior players, Benson Mhlongo, a report on the SPORT LIVE
website
indicates.

Other senior players are reportedly unhappy with the situation, and have insisted on a meeting with club management.

It is alleged the defender and coach disagree on certain aspects of his coaching method, which resulted in Mhlongo missing three PSL matches – against Maritzburg United, Moroka Swallows and Bloemfontein Celtic.

Mhlongo is also not in the Dikwena squad Wednesday’s away game against Wits (19:30 kick-off).

Both Freese and Mhlonga have denied the rift, citing tiredness as the reason he was omitted.

Stars are currently 9th on the
overall PSL log
.
Sport24