PLYMOUTH Argyle manager Carl Fletcher feels that defender Onismor Bhasera's call-up for the Zimbabwe national team will be a welcome break for him.

The 26-year-old left-back has been called up for the African Nations Cup qualifier in Burundi.

Bhasera, who recovered from a serious knee injury suffered in March last year, has won 18 caps for his country.

"Mentally and physically it might be a good thing for him to go back home and see his family," Fletcher said.

"He was out for such a long time with the injury (but) he's come back and played a lot of games for us.

"Sometimes you need that little break, maybe mentally more than anything, to recharge the batteries," Fletcher added.

And the Plymouth boss says Bhasera's absence is a good chance for Robbie Williams to show what he is capable of.