The Brazilians winger is facing a defining moment in his career after his agent revealed that his ongoing absence from the first team is rooted in deep-seated psychological challenges. The South Africa international has been frozen out of the senior squad by head coach Miguel Cardoso following a series of disciplinary breaches.
The Brazilian coach has heaped praise on the new arrival following his impressive cameos. However, the Portuguese tactician has warned that fans must be patient as the club carefully manages the midfielder’s integration into the starting XI.
Downs' latest league victory has been completely overshadowed by a devastating injury blow to the star defender. The South African international was forced off during the first half of the clash against Marumo Gallants, leaving the technical team sweating over his long-term availability.
The Brazilians secured their first victory at home in the league against Bahlabane Ba Ntwa at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday night to close the gap on rivals Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs thanks to two goals from Bafana Bafana stars.
The Glamour Boys mentor has offered a blunt assessment of the attacker's recent performances, tempering the hype surrounding the young winger's arrival at Naturena. Despite the youngster finding the back of the net in a high-profile clash against Mamelodi Sundowns, his manager insists there is significant room for growth in his overall game.
Amakhosi wonderkid has expressed his deep gratitude to his head coach after a sensational start to the new Premier Soccer League campaign. The 20-year-old forward has emerged as a key figure for the Glamour Boys, repaying the technical team’s faith with a series of high-impact performances.
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