Miguel Cardoso is concerned about some defensive aspects ahead of facing Kaizer Chiefs!

The Belgian coach has some doubts

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Miguel Cardoso is concerned about some defensive aspects ahead of facing Kaizer Chiefs!

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Mamelodi Sundowns are scheduled to face South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday at FNB Stadium, as reported by Sowetan. There are some things Portuguese coach Miguel Cardoso is already concerned about ahead of this match.

The Portuguese coach is concerned because his team has conceded four goals in two matches, a defensive record that has not pleased the Portuguese tactician, as reported by several press sources.

Miguel Cardoso is dissatisfied with Mamelodi Sundowns' defense!

“When we suffer two [goals], we have a high risk of losing the match” Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns headcoach.

Cardoso's main worry stems from the fact that his team has shipped four goals across their previous two outings first against Polokwane in the MTN8, and most recently against Galaxy in the league opener. With a crucial clash against Amakhosi on the horizon, the coach insists that defensive frailties must be addressed without delay.

Reflecting on the defensive lapses, Cardoso addressed the media after the match, stating:

“It’s quite rare that we suffer two goals. Unfortunately, in the last two games, two shots and two goals. It is not something that makes me happy; we have to correct it as a team. We must have the right behaviour when we defend high and when we defend set pieces.”

He went on to stress the importance of tightening up at the back, particularly in the context of the season's early stages:

“When we suffer two, we have a high risk of losing the match, and obviously, we cannot lose points now, otherwise it will be a problem.”

Despite the defensive concerns, Cardoso chose to focus on the positives, acknowledging that his side have collected maximum points from their opening two fixtures:

“But at the moment, two matches played, two victories. We get the energy from the victories.”