Former Bafana Bafana striker Shaun Bartlett feels Mamelodi Sundowns don’t necessarily need a coach in some games.
Masandawana have dominated the Betway Premiership over the last decade, winning nine titles, including eight consecutive titles. Despite the coaching changes over the last five years, the Tshwane giants have maintained their consistency in the league.
The former Kaizer Chiefs striker says Sundowns have a squad to win the league and their only challenge was claiming their second CAF Champions League title.
“When it comes to Sundowns, 80 percent of the time you get the league wrapped up purely because of the squad and the quality they possess, across the park, from the goalkeeper to the striker,” Bartlett said as per KickOff.
“It’s more about the Champions League, will he be able to give them that Champions League which has been eluding them for the past couple of years. Last season they came close again. For Sundowns it’s always about competing at a bigger stage.
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“I think the Premiership they found a way to get the squad together, where they can play two, three different teams consecutively because of the quality they have,” Bartlett added.
“No disrespect to any coach but I think for the last few years, that Sundowns team is a well-oiled machine and sometimes you don’t even need a coach to be on the touchline,” said the retired striker.
“For Cardoso I think the pressure will come in the CAF Champions League, that is where Sundowns want more success, if he doesn’t get it this season, it’s going to be difficult for them to retain him.”
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