Mamelodi Sundowns have a veteran superstar on the sidelines. How is Themba Zwane recovering from his physical setback?
THEMBA ZWANE PROVIDES UPDATE ON HIS INJURY
As you may know, the 35-year-old attacking midfielder endured an Achilles tendon tear in October 2024. With all eyes set on the FIFA Club World Cup in June, how is the Sundowns legend coming along?
“In terms of injury, I’m coming along alright, and I’m starting to run on the side now [at training] at least I don’t feel pain,” Zwane told iDiski Times. “The Achilles is tense now at the moment but I’m coming alright, so far so good. You know, to be honest, it’s been difficult, it’s been difficult, especially when you hear people saying it’s done for him now.
“But obviously I have a family that supports me, teammates who always check up on me. Overall… but I know myself, I am strong, I’ll come back strong, and I’ll push myself and try to get back into the team,” concluded the Sundowns giant.
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS TO LOSE RIBEIRO?
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has caused some worry among Kabo Yellow fans. Lucas Ribeiro might not be around for long.
The Brazilian is unplayable this season. With 10 goals and nine assists in 26 games, Sundowns coach Cardoso has said he is hopeful that the club will manage to keep the 26-year-old attacking midfielder.
“One of the things I said to Lucas [Ribeiro] when I arrived here, knowing that he was in good form in the league, was to try to tell him that there are always things that can be done,” said the Sundowns mentor via FARPost.
“Try to make him understand that ambition he should have to try and develop himself should be present every day in his life. We work hard on the mindset of the players, a lot. We work hard on that. And I think the message is [for all] of them. With commitment, hard work, a strong mindset on getting better, respect and waking up every day thinking that this is the day to do my best.
“Lucas can go. We need to profit as much as possible while we can from him, and let’s hope the club can keep him for long because he’s a very important player,” concluded Cardoso.
CAN SUNDOWNS RETAIN THE BRAZILIAN MAESTRO?
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