Cardoso seeks Carling Knockout success to win back Sundowns' fans

"My job is to find solutions, not problems!

- MIHLALI BALEKA

Mamelodi Sundowns’ coach Miguel Cardoso acknowledged this during their Carling Knockout pre-match press conference ahead of their clash at home to Marumo Gallants tomorrow night (8pm kickoff).

Sundowns have been somewhat a shadow of themselves since the start of the season as they’ve blown cold in domestic football, including missing out on the first silverware of the season—the MTN8 crown.

Their lacklustre performances coupled with inconsistent results haven't gone down well with some of Masandawana, as they've called for the head of Cardoso together with the sporting director, Flemming Berg, in recent weeks.

Cardoso has stated that they've not been the same due to exhaustion and over-congested fixtures - which has seen more players being admitted to the medical room - and the contractual issues between the club and the management team.

“We saw that our start was difficult given the fact that while others were preparing, we were playing,” Cardoso reflected. “We also had to change a lot in the team.