The Brazilians could only pick up a point in a dull goalless draw with Tshwane rivals SuperSport United, leaving them down in 14th place in the standings with only four points from their five matches so far.
MATCH REPORT: Mamelodi Sundowns 0 SuperSport United 0
Some reports suggest that Neeskens has been given two matches to save his job, but the Dutchman is playing it cool.
“I know I can handle any pressure,” he says. “I can handle the pressure as long as everybody in the team can also handle the pressure.”
Despite the poor performance from both sides at the Lucas Moripe Stadium last night, Neeskens still took some positives out of the game.
“We tried our best and overall we had the better chances to win the game,” he adds. “I was happy with the commitment shown by the players; they fought hard and worked for each other. We were unfortunate not to score, but I am hopeful in the next match we will score goals.”
Neeskens also praised his new defender Alje Schut for his Man of the Match performance, saying: “He can pass and reads the game very well. He is also good in the air. I was happy with his performance.”
Sundowns’ next match is away to MTN8 Champions Moroka Swallows on Sunday.
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I didn't even finish de game de way it was so boring turn to channel 264 ( Animal planet ) was de replay game between Zebras and Leopards damnn nearly broke my decoder later den i turn to channel 203 were Man United was playing against Newcastle.
Mareteneers have been lucky lately but I know their day will come.
Where the hell is that Lier called King? he is busy spreading rumours that i died in Marikana, i need to deal with him!!