Bafana Bafana international Ricardo Goss acknowledges the tough times after conceding six goals in two matches against Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates - 'I could have done better'

SuperSport United have endured a disappointing start to the season.

In seven games across all competitions, they have managed just one win and have been knocked out of multiple cup competitions, most recently suffering a heavy defeat to Kaizer Chiefs, whom they will face again in their next match.

The team has been destabilized by injuries to key players like Grant Margeman and Bradley Grobler, though Grobler’s return to training offers some hope to coach Gavin Hunt.

Ricardo Goss, the goalkeeper for Matsatsantsa, acknowledged the challenging phase the team is going through as they strive to regain form.

"It's been just a patch – I think our last clean sheet was against TS Galaxy or Royal AM, if I'm not mistaken, and obviously we've conceded six in the last two games," acknowledged Goss as reported by SabcSport.

"That's never a good statistic for any goalkeeper – even against Pirates, I feel like I could have done better, but it's just a matter of going through one of those runs as a player, where you just concede and some [goals] are just too good to be stopped.

"I just feel like, against Chiefs, had we scored first, it would have been a different game. However, it's a cup game, so once you concede, you're going to chase the game and once you chase the game, there are a lot of spaces," he added.

"And they capitalised on that, and four goals was a lot – it was a lot."

Goss has been a consistent presence for SuperSport, playing every game this season and earning two clean sheets in the league.

However, the former Bidvest Wits star has conceded six goals in his last two matches which were against Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

Despite the team’s overall struggles, Goss has shown flashes of brilliance, taking on the responsibility of keeping them competitive in tough matches.

His performances are crucial as SuperSport navigates injuries to key players, and with each game, Goss aims to build momentum, regain confidence, and inspire the squad to turn their fortunes around.

As the season progresses, his leadership from the back will be essential to stabilizing the defense and improving results.

SuperSport's immediate challenge is a tough league encounter against Kaizer Chiefs.

After their recent 4-0 loss to Chiefs in the Carling Knockout, Matsatsantsa will be eager for redemption. With the team languishing in 13th place on the log, this match presents a crucial opportunity to spark a turnaround and climb out of the bottom half.

Securing points against a top opponent could also restore morale and reignite their campaign.

Coach Gavin Hunt will rely on experienced players to lead the charge as they strive to end their winless run.