Mamelodi Sundowns have received a major Peter Shalulie injury boost ahead of the resumption of the DStv Premiership.
Sundowns coach Mokwena shared the good news that talisman Shalulile is nearing his return to the field.
Mokwena also gave a positive injury update on several other players such as Bradley Ralani and Abubakar Nasir
Shalulile has been out of action for two months now after sustaining an injury.
His last match for Sundowns was on 1 October against Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium in an MTN8 semifinal, first leg clash.
Shalulile has been key for Sundowns over the years, helping the club win titles. His major contribution has been scoring goals.
So far this season, the Namibian hitman has netted six goals and provided one assist in nine league matches.
PETER SHALULILE INJURY UPDATE
“We’ve been a bit unlucky with injuries, but also we’ve been quite lucky because it came in a period where there are not a lot of official games,” said Mokwena.
“We looking to get Peter Shalulile back to the green grass in a week or so.
OTHER INJURY UPDATES
Mokwena further shared more good news concerning injuries as Sundowns are looking to welcome seven more players from injury when the league resumes end of this month.
“[Haashim] Domingo has made a good progress something that excites us. [Sphelele] Mkhulise came off in the Carling Black Label, he’s closer to returning from injury,” revealed Mokwena.
“Bradley Ralani is also getting closer to start conditioning work with the physical trainers and gradually be integrated to team training.
“[Erwin] Saavedra is making a steady progress and looking to be integrated into team training. Cassias Mailula is working very hard to get back to a condition where he is ready for training with the conditioning team.
“Mosa Lebusa is making a very good progress. Abubakar Nasir is back, training with the team but also a bit off in relation to his condition.”
Bafana Ba Style only got two absentees, who are still recovering following successful surgeries.
“We only have two long term injuries that is [Marcelo] Allende and Terrence Mashego have gone under the knife. Majority of the players are making good progress,” Mokwena concluded.
Sundowns open their second half of the season against rivals Pirates, who will be looking for revenge following a 4-0 humiliation in the Carling Black Label Cup last month.
Kickoff at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on 30 December is at 15:30.
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