Mamelodi Sundowns refuse exit of Bafana Bafana player during transition period

• PSL rivals Sekhukhune United attempted to lure Mamelodi Sundowns player away from club after hiring new coach
• The PSL champions have rejected defender Rushine De Reuck’s loan offer, giving new coach Miguel Cardoso the opportunity to evaluate his entire squad.
• Local football fans agreed with Sundowns’ decision, saying the defender deserved another chance at Masandawana.

After hiring Portuguese coach Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns rejected an offer for a player, giving the new tactician the opportunity to properly assess his team.

Sekhukhune United have reportedly had a loan offer rejected for Rushine De Reuck by Sundowns after hiring Cardoso.

De Reuck has fallen down the pecking order at Sundowns, but with the arrival of the new coach, the 28-year-old could reclaim a starting role and his place in the Bafana Bafana team.

Mamelodi Sundowns reject Sekhukhune United’s offer for Rushine de Reuck

Sekhukhune United’s bid for De Reuck was rejected according to the tweet below:

According to a In brief News source at Sundowns, the club will give Cardoso a chance to evaluate his squad before deciding who will follow his footballing philosophy.

The source said:

“Having made such a drastic change, the club is unlikely to make any further changes until the new manager and his team can properly assess the club’s situation.”

Fans say De Reuck deserves another chance

Local football fans praised De Reuck on social media, saying the seven-time Bafana capped player deserved another chance under Cardoso.

Ducks Ramatswana is a fan:

“I still like this boy more than Khoza, who is preferred before him. I have yet to see Khoza pursue a one-on-one where he has to sweep the ball from an attacker’s legs.”

Thebza Nhanha says Downs should keep the star:

“This guy was solid and reliable during his time at Maritzburg United. Sundowns need to give him a chance.”

Thapelo Mthandazo Diniso misses former coach:

“Rhulani was the best at improving players.”

Letlhogonolo Mose predicts difficult times:

“The new coach will dismantle the current team and develop its format and strategy. Sundowns fans are about to feel a lot of pain.”

Cameron Somatamba II made a suggestion:

“Let’s look at his partnership with Khoza. Lebusa is old. Whether we like it or not, he is old. Just play Lebusa in CAF when we play against those teams who like aerial football.”

Mamelodi Sundowns trio attract interest from European clubs

As In brief News reported, Mamelodi Sundowns trio Iqraam Rayners, Lucas Ribeiro and Khuliso Mudau have attracted interest from European clubs.

The trio could leave the PSL champions in the January transfer window after clubs including Burnley FC, Glasgow Rangers and Leeds United sent scouts to monitor the trio.

Source: In Brief News