Pitso Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane says it’s important to consider player fitness levels once the PSL returns to action.

The Masandawana boss watched as La Liga in Spain returned to the field over the weekend and noticed that even world class teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona struggled to get through 90 minutes.

“I watched all LaLiga games [on Sunday] and majority of players were struggling after the 60th minute, including Barca and Real Madrid,” said Mosimane on his Twitter page.

The PSL season has been suspended since March, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and players have since been confined to their homes to train on their own.

“[Three] weeks’ minimum to train before we start playing [is needed] and five subs to be allowed in a game. My technical opinion. Let’s learn from practical experiences,” he added.

“After more than two months of rest, it is very rare to have a football team who can play 90 mins of football. Hence, in week three of pre-season training from off-season, we don’t allow our teams to play more than 60 minutes in a game.

“I believe our decision-makers will guide us well.“

I watched all La Liga games today ,and majority of players were struggling after 60th minute, including Barca and Real Madrid. 3 weeks minimum to train before we start playing and 5 subs to be allowed in a game. My technical opinion. Let’s learn from practical experiences.

— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) June 14, 2020

After more than two months of rest,it is very rare to have a football team to can play 90 min of football.hence ,in week 3 of preseason training from offseason, we dont allow our teams to play more that 60 minutes in a game. I believe our Decision Makers will guide us well.

— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) June 14, 2020

– TEAMtalk media