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Mamelodi Sundowns sweating on the fitness of Club World Club's goalscorer ahead of crucial fixture against Fluminense - 'I don’t know for sure'

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  • Downs were pooled with Fluminense, BVB & Ulsan HD
  • They have so far managed three points
  • Experienced attacker to miss final group game?
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns were placed in Group F alongside Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan HD, and Fluminense.

    They have so far managed three points, after the win over Ulsan HD and a recent loss against the BVB.

    The South American outfit and German side are currently in the driving seat ahead of the last round of matches.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Iqraam Rayners has been influential for Masandawana alongside Lucas Ribeiro, owing to their effectiveness in the final third.

    In the 4-3 loss to Borussia Dortmund, Lebo Mothiba came from the bench to score Sundowns' third goal which gave his team hope.

    The chances of him starting against Fluminense were high, but that might not be the case owing to the update by coach Miguel Cardoso.

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    WHAT CARDOSO SAID

    “Regarding Lebo, I don’t know for sure. He will have to make an examination and check if he has a muscle injury, that’s what we need to check.

    “There’s nothing on the knee," Cardoso told the media.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Masandawana have so far done well and were unlucky not to get at least a point against the Bundesliga outfit.

    A win against Fluminense on Wednesday will be enough to see them into the next phase of the competition.

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