Durban City coach Ben Youssef Khalil confirms why Gaston Sirino was rested on weekend

Durban City coach Ben Youssef Khalil has disclosed why Gaston Sirino and two other players were rested over the weekend by the Kwa-Zulu Natal club.

The Betway Premiership season starts this weekend with the Durban side facin Sekhukhune United away from home.

Last weekend's Kwa-Zulu Natal Premier's Cup saw Durban City rest a few of their players ahead of the league start this weekend.

“No, there are three players, we didn’t want to take the risk with them, they felt a little bit of pain two days ago,” said Ben Youssef.

“So, we decided with the medical staff to give them rest and then they will be available next week.

“It’s not only Sirino, it’s Mfanafuthi Mkhize, it’s Fezile Gcaba. Three players are out today and hopefully next week they will start the next session with us.”