Mamelodi Sundowns defender Mosa Lebusa has revealed how they are planning to thwart the serious threat that the free-scoring Zakhele Lepasa poses.
The Tshwane giants are set for a blockbuster clash with Orlando Pirates on Wednesday (19:30) at the Orlando Stadium.
This fixture undoubtedly promises to be thrilling looking at how the two clubs have been performing in the DStv Premiership. However, the Buccaneers are wounded after their shock 1-0 defeat to Jwaneng Galaxy in the CAF Champions League.
And they are likely to attack from the onset as they seek to bounce back to winning ways.
Naturally, the spotlight will be on the in-form Zakhele Lepasa to get the goals for Jose Riveiro’s team. The Bafana Bafana striker has scored ten goals in the eight matches he played for Orlando Pirates in all competitions this season.
HOW SUNDOWNS PLAN TO STOP LEPASA
However, the serial champions, Mamelodi Sundowns have a special plan to stop Lepasa from scoring.
Sundowns defender Mosa Lebusa says their plan is to restrict midfielders from providing clean balls to Lepasa.
Patrick Maswanganyi, Monnapule Saleng, and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo have been the effective supply link for the Sea Robbers.
“First of all, he is in an unbelievable form. I think it’s good for the country. But we focus more on the team. We try and make sure that we cut the supply to him,” Lebusa said.
“And make sure that we don’t give them a chance. We focus more mainly on the team rather than individuals.
“It’s nice having to be tested. He is a person that is really in form and needs you to have high concentration levels. And you have to be on your toes every time. I think the whole team has to be on their toes. It’s a big game. In a game of that magnitude, everyone wants to play well.”
HOW RULANI MOKWENA IS HELPING HIS DEFENDERS
Lebusa also revealed how Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has helped them prepare to deal with Lepasa.
“It’s very important, he [Rulani Mokwena] was telling us about watching the methods. He underlines some of the things that we don’t pick as players,” he added.
“We get to know more about a player. Luckily he [Rulani Mokwena] worked with him [Zakhele Lepasa]. He was telling us more about what we are up against.”
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