Lovers Mohlala Criticizes Cardoso’s Decision to Sideline Themba Zwane in Crucial Match
Former South African international Lovers Mohlala has openly expressed his disappointment with Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Cardoso following the recent high-stakes defeat where star midfielder Themba Zwane was conspicuously absent from the starting lineup—and not introduced when the team faltered.
“I knew when I saw the starting line-up without Mshishi that there was going to be trouble,” Mohlala said, referring to Zwane’s nickname. “But what shocked me the most was that Cardoso did not even bring him on when the team was struggling.”
Mohlala highlighted Zwane’s pivotal influence in the previous match against Al Ahly in the semi-final, emphasizing that the player’s impact was clearly evident and that the decision to keep him off the pitch was baffling.
“We all saw how Themba influenced the match against Al Ahly in the semi-final, but the coach did not see it?” Mohlala questioned.
The former defender also empathized with the fans who were visibly upset by the outcome. “I sympathise with the fans who were crying because of the defeat, because I also felt that pain. We should have won that match if the coach had just done the right thing.”
Cardoso’s tactical choices have come under intense scrutiny following the setback, with many questioning whether the exclusion of a key player like Zwane contributed to Sundowns’ failure to secure the desired result.
As the club prepares to regroup and focus on upcoming fixtures, the spotlight remains firmly on the coaching staff’s decisions and how they will address the concerns raised by fans and former players alike.
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