Mamelodi Sundowns appear to have received a boost in playing personnel with an important return ahead of the side's crunch Betway Premiership clash against in-form Kaizer Chiefs.
The Brazilians will be looking to shake off the disappointment of an MTN8 exit courtesy of Orlando Pirates in the semi-finals stage this past weekend.
They can draw confidence from their near-perfect league record of two wins and a draw in their opening three matches, and now have their eyeballs fully fixed on Chiefs. .
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That mission could be aided by the return to action of Khuliso Mudau, who, like Peter Shalulile, has seemingly put his dispute with the Tshwane giants behind him and returned to the training field on Tuesday.
The Bafana Bafana international was understood to have been frustrated with certain issues relating to his contract, particularly with the club’s decision against selling him with several offers tabled, according to local reports.
He is just one of several transfer disputes currently understood to be ongoing at the Masandawana camp.
Other cases include that of key attacker Lucas Ribeiro Costa, who has taken the club to the FIFA Tribunal in a bid to force an exit after talks with Qatar SC broke down.
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Kutlwano Lathlaku has also reportedly submitted a transfer request, while winger Thapelo Maseko has voiced his frustration on social media, and perhaps his cries were heard as he featured in the last two matches.
It remains to be seen if head coach Cardoso will feature the former PSL Defender of the Season against Amakhosi at FNB Stadium on ednesday (19:30).
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