Mamelodi Sundowns’ Peter Shalulile is touted for an improved and successful season despite having appeared to struggle in front of goal in some matc..
Mamelodi Sundowns’ Peter Shalulile is touted for an improved and successful season despite having appeared to struggle in front of goal in some matches so far in the 2021/22 season.
After scoring against Kaizer Chiefs in the MTN8 quarter-finals as the Brazilians went on to win in the penalty shootout, Shalulile has been yet to open his account in the DStv Premiership.
Former Sundowns midfielder Brent Carelse believes that the Namibian international, who is the reigning PSL Footballer of the Season, will be a better player this season once he regains his form.
“If you look at Sundowns, they kept the core of the team, but up front is the problem and I think they are missing Kermit and one or two others. Shalulile hasn’t hit his straps yet and he is probably waiting to see who he is going to play with for the rest of the season,” said Carelse, speaking to the Siya crew.
“I think it was actually a blessing in disguise for him to start at Highlands Park. I think if you can check the quality that was at Highlands Park compared to the quality at Sundowns, no wonder he has improved and he has done even better. This season will probably be a better test for him. When I watch him, I think his personality is that of a person who wants to learn all the time. He is a hard worker, and in a team like Sundowns, if you have that attitude there’s no way you cannot succeed. I think he is using that; he is using the players around him and I think almost all the players around him are far better than him technically, but he’s got a big heart and he wants to learn and that shows he’s going to do some damage at Sundowns. I think this season will probably be even a better season for him than the previous season,” he said.
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