Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star Bennett Mnguni has expressed that the Brazilians have a long history of balancing a congested fixture list amid coach Miguel Cardoso worries about fatigue.
Downs have been one of the busiest clubs in South African football this season, given their duties in the PSL and CAF Champions League.
The Brazilians’ coach has often lamented the club’s travelling schedule during the season, while they look ahead to playing Orbit College and Stade Malian this week.
According to Mnguni, travelling and playing a large amounts of games has been part and parcel of the club’s identity and that their busy scheduled could help players to remain switched on.
“It has been like this for quite some time. It is not the first time that Sundowns have played under pressure,” Mnguni told KickOff, as per GOAL.
“We took part in the FIFA Club World Cup without being granted a break, yet we represented the country. There is little we can do; I suppose it makes our players more resilient.
“If the League chairman decides not to grant us a rest, there is nothing further we can do. We must persevere. This has been a recurring situation.
“As Sundowns, I do not believe it will pose a big problem. We have previously won titles while under pressure. In fact, it may serve to prevent our players from becoming complacent.”
