Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has explained the decision to bring goalkeeper Ricardo Goss back to the club.
The Bafana Bafana international spent the past four seasons away from his parent club, featuring for SuperSport United for three campaigns on loan before continuing his career at Siwelele last season.
With Sundowns facing a demanding schedule across multiple competitions, Cardoso believes Goss possesses the qualities required to provide reliable cover in goal.
The Portuguese coach also expects Goss to play an important role in managing the workload of first-choice goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.
“Ricardo’s quality is undeniable,” said Cardoso.
“He was here a long time ago during the prime of Denis Onyango and was involved in the [transfer] business of Ronwen [Williams].
“So, when Ronwen came in the club, he went out and we thought that naturally it would be a good opportunity to bring him back he’s a qualified player.
“Last year, we had here and then some issues with Ronwen, you will remember that there was a few matches that he could not play and we need that capacity to give rest to players that play so much that almost don’t rest on transitions of seasons so that throughout the season we can here and also give a rest.
“He didn’t cometo substitute no one, but he came to fight for a place that he has all the qualities to do. Also, Denis is still important, but the age doesn’t forgive, we are preparing him to be still a player in the group important by the leadership
“His capacity last year he played and played well but we are also preparing him for important things in the future.”
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