Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has come out to defend his club
against comments made by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, who said the club
had not been communicating well when it comes to injuries. Broos had
mentioned Khuliso Mudau and Thapelo Maseko in particular, but Mokwena has
asserted that the Tshwane giants always communicate when players are not
available through injury.
Mokwena said of the matter: “Mudau was injured and missed a few games for
us. I remember he missed Stellies, Chiefs and he was also suspended. One
thing I like about Mamelodi Sundowns, and you’ve got to give them a lot of
credit, is that we post our injuries on social media before every single
match. We give detailed updates on the injuries, so I don’t think it’s
fair to say that Sundowns don’t communicate about the injuries of the
players. I think it’s far-fetched and I’ve got to come to the defence of
the club in that instance, because I think the club goes out of its way to
make sure, not only for the Bafana coach, but for the Sundowns supporters.
They want to know when some of their best players are not on the pitch and
they want to know why, and the club goes out of its way to make sure they
give as much information and clarity with regards to availability and
non-availability of players. I think it’s a little bit far-fetched to put
that blame on the football club.”
Mokwena also revealed that he and Broos have agreed to meet over coffee in
the near future to discuss the matter. He believes that the Tshwane giants
go out of their way to ensure that the supporters are aware of the
injuries of their star players.
