Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has confirmed two players who will be out for at least another two months.
Both Terrence Mashego and Moroccan defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil joined Sundowns before the close of the last transfer window, but are currently out recovering from injury, with Mokwena expecting them to be out for at least another two months.
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Sundowns are set to take on Orlando Pirates in the DStv Premiership on Friday at Orlando Stadium, as local football returns after the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
"The medical update. We have long-terms situation with Abdel and Terrence. Those are the long-term ones. Lebo (Maboe) relapsed on the knee that underwent surgery, so he has a couple of weeks back, but not as long-term as Abdel and Terrence. The rest of the grass is on the green grass and should be available," Mokwena told media during a press conference at Chloorkop on Wednesday afternoon.
"For Abdel and Terrence, they have different injuries, but the expectation is 10 to 12 weeks. That's the medical duration. We are hoping it would be shorter. But it's 10 to 12 weeks. But that was three weeks ago. The good thing is both of them are now on good biomechanical movements post-surgery, which is good because Terrence is doing pool work and hydrotherapy and Abdel has started strengthening work with the physios in the gym, which is good."
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Sundowns will be without Aubrey Modiba, who is suspended for the clash against the Buccaneers.
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