Durban City’s Dladla targets perfect reset before tough November run

IN the stillness of the international break, the usual chaos of a match week had given way to a slower, more deliberate rhythm at training.

- SMISO MSOMI

The noise is different now — less frantic, more intentional — the sound of a squad tightening bolts, sharpening edges and using the pause not as downtime, but as a strategic opportunity to reset before the season gathers pace again.

For Durban City assistant coach Pitso Dladla, this is no accidental breather. It is a ring-fenced window the technical team has long planned for, knowing how critical such periods can be in a long and unforgiving campaign.

“This break is something that we expected and planned for because it’s there in the calendar,” Dladla says, watching from the touchline as players rotate through tightly curated drills.

“It provides a crucial window for two key objectives: managing the minor knocks we have, and focusing on deep tactical work to ensure we improve holistically.”