Having played Orlando Pirates over the weekend, Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi has given an update on whether or not they are going to ..
Having played Orlando Pirates over the weekend, Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi has given an update on whether or not they are going to make big changes to the starting line-up for the MTN8 second leg semi-final against Golden Arrows on Tuesday.
After securing a crucial away goal in a 1-1 with the KZN outfit in the first leg clash, Sundowns will host Lehlohonolo Seema's men at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Tuesday, looking to reach the final of the competition for the first time since 2016, when they were beaten by a ruthless Bidvest Wits at Mbombela Stadium.
Sundowns beat Pirates 2-0 on Saturday, cementing their place at the top of the standings. They will now be looking to reach the final of the MTN8, but Arrows will not make it easy on the day.
"To be honest, even if there is a change of personnel, I don't think there is much to change. You also don't want to tamper much with a winning team. Probably one or two places where players had knocks or stiff muscles, we can consider that possibility. But at this stage, we are not looking at coming out with a totally different team," Mngqithi told the media.
"We are playing against a very organised team, I must be honest. They are a team that scores goals, their strikers are on form. Their central midfield looks very exciting. The centre backs are looking very good. We know that we are playing an organised, but we have a responsibility at Sundowns to try take the team to the final. We will have to do our best to make sure we keep a clean sheet. That is the starting point and probably try to score a goal or two to confirm our place in the final. But we know it's not going to be easy."
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