Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas has likened star forward Khama Billiat to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.

The Italian has, since taking over at the Soweto giants, been in awe of the Zimbabwean international, who has been in red-hot form since moving from rivals Mamelodi Sundowns on a free transfer during the offseason.

Chiefs were again victorious in their last outing, grabbing their third successive win as they beat AmaZulu 2-0 at FNB Stadium.

Although Khama Billiat didn’t get on the scoresheet, Solinas did not let up on heaping praise on the playmaker.

“Barcelona have ten players and Messi,” he is quoted on the club website.

“Kaizer Chiefs have ten players and Billiat. Khama is the best player in the PSL, and he’s one of those rare players who makes the difference.”

Billiat’s dream start to life as a Kaizer Chiefs player has seen him notch up three league goals and as many assists in eight starts.

Having endured a difficult start, Amakhosi looked rejuvenated following the recent international break, and are set to go on a bit of a long hiatus once more as their next league game is on Tuesday, 2 October against Highlands Park in Thembisa.

Solinas was pleased with the break in action;

“I am happy about the break because that means that we can work hard to become even better.”

Solinas concluded by saying Kaizer Chiefs fans are yet to see the best of his charges.

“The players show commitment in training and are eager to learn and improve. We just have to continue doing this. I am an optimist – our spectators haven’t seen the best of Kaizer Chiefs as yet.”

The South African.com