Why Mamelodi Sundowns need to release Gaston Sirino

Former international Linda Buthelezi believes it is past time that Mamelodi Sundowns should release striker Gaston Sirino.

Buthelezi says that it is clear to everyone that Sirino doesn’t want to be at Sundowns, and furthermore, he isn’t in the coaches’ plans.  

Why Mamelodi Sundowns must release Gaston Sirino

“With Gaston, you must remember he’s been always looking to leave, and he’s Pitso’s player,” Buthelezi told KickOff.com.

“Remember him wearing Al Ahly’s shirt when Sundowns faced the Egyptians. Disrespecting Sundowns.

“So when Rulani and Mnqithi took over, attitude developed among the whole team, that made him realise he is not welcome anymore.

“So, unfortunately, he is not in the three coaches plan, and I don’t think he is welcomed by the players because his attitude affected the whole team.

“He put on Al Ahly’s shirt so what does that tell you? You are destroying people on the psychological side.

“So he is possibly no longer focused, and they must look to release him.”

A pariah in the camp

Buthelezi said that he could relate to the situation Sirino finds himself in, having experienced a similar thing while at Mamelodi Sundowns years ago.

“It’s difficult for a player to bounce back if he is not on good terms with the other players,” Buthelezi added.

“At a stage, I experienced something similar at Sundowns during Ted Dumitru’s era.

“With the likes of Kenny Niemach and Augustine Makalakalane, I was no longer happy, so there’s no need to stay.

“So this boy’s attitude is not that good anymore, he feels he is not welcome anymore.

“The coaches know they will mess up the team if they select someone the other players no longer like.

“So in this case Sundowns must just allow him to leave, he’s not bringing a good spirit to Sundowns.”

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