Former Asante Kotoko captain Yusif Chibsah has advised the club's fans not to put undue pressure on new coach Zdravko Lugarusic.
''Zdravko Lugarusic needs time to be able to achieve success. What he is trying now is to get the players to understand his 3-5-2 system,'' Chibsah told Kumasi-based Abusua FM.
''The team is not scoring many goals but they will be perfect soon. A coach will only get problems when his players do not understand the type of system he wants to use and results are also bad.
''That brings headache most often but this time the team is rather winning even if the play is not entertaining.
''The supporters should remember that, as much as they want to watch entertaining football, the coach also has a task ahead of him. He has to win matches and trophies at the end of the season so they should allow him to use the system he is comfortable with.''
He added: ''I know Kotoko supporters very well. When the team plays entertaining football and lose, the coach will regret. They will call for his resignation or sacking.
''I am confident with the kind of players currently available, they will play better as the season progresses, if Logarusic is spared the constant criticisms and offered support.''
Asante Kotoko need a win at home on Sunday against Inter Allies to open a two-point lead with joint-leaders Aduana Stars not in action.