With weeks to go before the transfer window slams shut, Soccer Laduma has the low down on whether Mamelodi Sundowns are likely to reinforce.
Sundowns have been one of the quietest teams in the transfer window, bringing on board only Fawaaz Basadien so far.
The Brazilians, on the other hand, have released at least 15 players, who are either on loan elsewhere or left the club permanently.
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It begs the question, will the Tshwane giants sign players before the transfer window closes on 22 September?
After a shortened pre-season due their participation at the FIFA Club World, Strength and Conditioning Coach Kaitlin Hunt has explained the rationale of Sundowns being cautious with new signings, from a strength and conditioning point of view.
"Obviously, they didn't sign too many players, because they are trying to work within that structure that they have. They are a quality side but I just think they are trying to refine their structures within what they have already," Hunt explained to the Siya crew.
"It's important to note that they released a lot of players, they are trying to work on tried combinations, get those structures refined.
"They are trying to keep a core group and work with that group. So I think because of the fixtures they have and have so many congested fixtures, they'll have to rotate the squad.
"I think we'll see a lot of youngsters coming on as well, which is good. It's good to see rotation," Hunt added.
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Sundowns have not been able to call upon the services of reigning PSL Players' Player and Footballer of the Season Lucas Ribeiro Costa, with reports of an exit.
Khuliso Mudau has also not featured for Masandawana in the new season, with reports of seeking a new challenge, possibly abroad.
