Mamelodi Sundowns key defenders sidelined ‘long term’

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has confirmed that defenders Terrence Mashego and Abdelmounaim Boutouil will be out of action for some time.

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Mashego and Boutouil both joined the Brazilians before the close of the last transfer window, but will remained sidelined with injury for two more months.

During a media day Chloorkop on Wednesday, Masandawana coach Mokwena gave an injury update on his squad.

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“The medical update. We have long-terms situation with Abdel and Terrence. Those are the long-term ones,” Mokwena said.

“Lebo (Maboe) relapsed on the knee that underwent surgery, so he has a couple of weeks back, but not as long-term as Abdel and Terrence.

“For Abdel and Terrence, they have different injuries, but the expectation is 10 to 12 weeks. That’s the medical duration. We are hoping it would be shorter. But it’s 10 to 12 weeks. But that was three weeks ago.

“The good thing is both of them are now on good biomechanical movements post-surgery, which is good because Terrence is doing pool work and hydrotherapy and Abdel has started strengthening work with the physios in the gym, which is good,” Mokwena added.

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Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns will return to DStv Premiership action on Friday, 30 December without suspended Aubrey Modiba when they host Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld.

Kick-off is at 15:30.

Mamelodi Sundowns are currently top of the DStv Premiership log with 28 points after 12 matches, while Orlando Pirates are fifth with 19 points after 13 games played.

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