Mamelodi Sundowns FC coach Miguel Cardoso has asked the team's fans to be patient with the young players who are currently in the team. The team opened their 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign with a hard-fought 3-2 win over TS Galaxy in Mbombela, but without some key players due to injury or disciplinary issues. Cardoso believes in the youngsters and is giving them opportunities to grow in their game, but he also emphasizes the importance of relying on the team's experienced players. The coach highlighted the talent of young players like Bennet Mokoena, who has been brought in to replace Teboho Mokoena, and Mali Malibongwe Khoza, who is returning from injury. Cardoso believes that the team's experienced players provide the necessary safety net for the young players to develop their skills. The team is currently 6th in the Premier Soccer League with 3 points from 1 game, and is 3 points behind leaders Kaizer Chiefs. The team has scored 3 goals and conceded 2 so far this season, with a goal difference of +1. As the team continues to develop their young players, Cardoso is urging fans to be patient and understand that the team's success is not solely dependent on the youngsters. He believes that the team's experienced players will continue to provide the foundation for the team's success. The team's next match is upcoming, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how the young players will perform.