Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has issued a warning to his in-form midfielder Jayden Adams, who has quickly become an integral part of the team.
The 23-year-old's move from Stellenbosch to Sundowns in January has proven to be a significant success.
In a mere three months, he has already made 14 appearances for the Brazilians, contributing three goals and one assist. His impact isn't limited to club football; he recently demonstrated his scoring prowess for Bafana Bafana, netting goals in back-to-back 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin.
Despite his impressive start, coach Cardoso, who previously emphasized the need for him to fight for his place, has urged the player to remain focused and avoid becoming complacent.
CARDOSO ON ADAMS – ‘HE MUSTN’T FEEL TOO COMFORTABLE’
“…Most of you heard me speaking about Jayden Adams when he arrived at Sundowns. I told him that I think he has to raise his intensity level to play for Sundowns,” said Cardoso as quoted by FARPost.
“It’s clear that he has been doing pretty well. He has improved himself naturally. However, we have more players to substitute him. So, he mustn’t feel too comfortable because there are other players who are also pushing strongly.
“But he is giving a very good answer [in the field], and he is a player whom we trust and is a very good boy. He can raise the level even more because he is still young. He arrived at a club where the demands are higher and has adapted well despite arriving in January.”
