Mamelodi Sundowns FC's upcoming fixtures against Kaizer Chiefs have left coach Fernando Da Cruz frustrated, citing the tight turnaround and demanding schedule. The Brazilians face a grueling 3-games-in-6-days run, which has raised concerns about the recovery time available to the players.
What happened?
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has voiced his frustration over the timing of his side's upcoming clash against Mamelodi Sundowns FC. The tight turnaround is particularly concerning for Da Cruz because Chiefs are set to play three matches in six days.
Why it matters for Mamelodi Sundowns FC
The demanding schedule has left Da Cruz questioning the fixture timing. He noted that other teams are playing three matches across seven days, giving them an additional day to recover. For Chiefs, there will be no such luxury before facing Sundowns.
What comes next?
Da Cruz believes the difficulty of the fixture could ultimately benefit his team. He described Sundowns as "the best team in Africa" after their Champions League triumph and wants Chiefs to match that standard. The coach sees the encounter as an opportunity to discover how his squad performs against elite opposition.
Kaizer Chiefs will face Mamelodi Sundowns FC on Saturday, and Da Cruz has urged his team to put the frustration over the schedule aside. The coach wants Chiefs to match the standard set by Sundowns, who are reigning African champions. The encounter will provide an important test for Da Cruz's developing team.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has admitted he is frustrated by the timing of Saturday's clash against Mamelodi Sundowns FC. Amakhosi head into the blockbuster encounter just three days after beating Sekhukhune United 2-0. The tight turnaround is particularly concerning for Da Cruz because Chiefs are set to play three matches in six days.
Da Cruz was particularly mindful of the quality of the opposition, with the Brazilians entering the contest as reigning African champions. Still, he refused to turn the scheduling issue into an excuse. "We have to play it, and we're going to play it," he said.
Da Cruz believes the difficulty of the fixture could ultimately benefit his team. He described Sundowns as "the best team in Africa" after their Champions League triumph and wants Chiefs to match that standard. The coach sees the encounter as an opportunity to discover how his squad performs against elite opposition.
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Kaizer Chiefs will face Mamelodi Sundowns FC on Saturday, and Da Cruz has urged his team to put the frustration over the schedule aside. The coach wants Chiefs to match the standard set by Sundowns, who are reigning African champions. The encounter will provide an important test for Da Cruz's developing team.
