Manqoba Mngqithi feeling good about Mamelodi Sundowns’ squad depth

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi says the DStv Premiership leaders now have the squad depth to deal well with injuries.

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Manqoba Mngqithi believes the current group of players shows that Masandawana have better back-up than they’ve had in previous seasons, when they relied more heavily on specific individuals to perform.

Sundowns are still in the hunt for three trophies this season, with the CAF Champions League, Nedbank Cup, and the league keeping them busy.

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“We have had much improved attacking options. But if you look at the team of 2016, where we had Keagan, Percy, Khama, Leonardo, you would still say that attack was very potent,” he said, according to the Daily Sun.

“But I think in many positions this time we have sufficient cover. That gives you hope that no matter what happens you can still be able to play a match without other players.”

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Manqoba Mngqithi added: “[Mauricio] Affonso is coming from a long-term injury. We want him to step in quickly. Gift Motupa is showing some very good signs.

“We expect him to come in quickly, Keletso (Makgalwa) tries, but he is still young. He is bound to make mistakes.

“But one is content with the group we have ad they are working hard, There’s team spirit, commitment and everybody is putting in an effort to make sure the team succeeds.”