Only small coaches have issues - Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane addresses critics

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The Masandawana mentor has explained why some players have been sidelined at the club

Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Pitso Mosimane is adamant that he does not have favourites in the team.

This follows criticism levelled against the coach for his reluctance to utilise certain starÂ players.

With an abundance of players at his disposal, Mosimane has been left with the unenviable task of pleasing all of hisÂ troops.

However, Mosimane admits that while not everyone is able to start, it is the prerogative of the player to prove him wrong when given the chance.

"I always say the best way for players to prove me wrong when they are not playing is to grab their chance when they get one,â€ Mosimane told the media.

This season alone, players such as Jeremy Brockie, Oupa Manyisa, George Lebese and Andile Jali among others have found themselves on the fringes after failing to impress the 54-year-old.

Mosimane though maintains that it has nothing to do with egos.

"You can't have issues with players when you are a coach and the stakes are high. As a coach, you always want to win. So why have issues with a player that can help you win games? Only small coaches have issues. If you prove me wrong, I will play you. If I have a player that can help me win games, I will play you,â€ he explained.

"When you do well and score, you don't do it for me. It's your job. Should we applaud you for coming to work? I don't have favourites. I want to keep my job, so I must play the best players," he concluded.

While some players may feel aggrieved, Mosimaneâ€™s methods are certainly proving to be successful as Sundowns recently claimed back-to-back league titles.

Meanwhile, indications areÂ that Sundowns could be headed for a clear-out during the off-season break as the clubâ€™s looks to continue their dominance. Â

2019-05-27 18:00:10

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