Casric Stars coach reveals freedom he’s granted players in playoffs

Casric Stars coach Bucs Mthombeni has revealed the freedom he has given to his players while they’re taking part in the PSL Promotion Playoffs.

The Mpumalanga outfit finished the Motsepe Foundation Championship season in the third position with 56 points after 30 games.

Along with second-tier fellows Cape Town Spurs, they’re participating in the Playoffs with the top-flight side Maritzburg United.

Casric have lost their first two games. The first one was at home against Spurs before they lost away to the Team of Choice.

They seem to be out of the picture in the conversations of who will get promoted. Addressing the media after their defeat to Fadlu Davids’ side, Mthombeni seemed to have given in.

However, he said his troops can still utilise the mini-league to expose their talent. He has encouraged them to market themselves as he believes the top-flight teams are busy watching.

CASRIC STARS COACH GIVES HIS PLAYERS FREEDOM TO MARKET THEMSELVES

“Remember football is also a marketing for some players,” said Mthombeni.

“And then if ever they drop their heads, if ever the agents and the teams are looking…

“I know that all 30 [PSL] teams are watching these games. Maybe four or five players can get a chance.

“Because remember in football, you need to always want to play in a higher [level]. You can get opportunities. I see agents are starting to knock and checking.

“They [players] cannot drop their heads, we’re still left with two games. Maritzburg is still coming home and it’s a good test for us.

“It’s just unfortunate that we lost two games in a row.”

Casric will take a trip to Cape Town on Wednesday, 07 June for a return leg against Shaun Bartlett’s side. The match will take place at the Athlone Stadium at 3 pm.

Their last match will see them hosting Maritzburg on Saturday, 10 June at 3 pm at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium.

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