‘Pirates were slandered for protecting Saleng but Maseko is unwanted at Sundowns’

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso recently opened up on the ongoing speculation surrounding wingers Thapelo Maseko and ex-Orlando Pirates attacker Monnapule Saleng.

Both missed the pre-season as well as recent MTN8 win over Polokwane City, signalling all is not well between the involved parties.

While Saleng has been accused of indiscipline, Maseko is pushing to leave the team. Have a look at what Mzansi is saying regarding the duo.

Disappointed with Saleng!

Monnapule Saleng, I am genuinely disappointed in you, boy. There are people out here struggling to find jobs, people praying for opportunities every single day, and you out here playing with a job like it’s nothing.  Do you understand how many people would give anything to be in your position?  I’m disappointed because I know you can do so much more.  Your talent is not the problem; your commitment is – Modisana Roboro

Orlando Pirates was super professional in dealing with Monnapule Saleng – JuddeRo

PSL, SAFA, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns, please come out and help Monnapule Saleng. This is becoming a strange situation. He could be struggling with a mental health challenge. This is not the Saleng we all know; something is wrong somewhere – Chiefs Romano

Orlando Pirates were slandered for protecting Monnapule Saleng – Bluey

One thing about Orlando Pirates is that we always protect our players from media vultures at all costs. Colonel Iron Duke has learned to take the punches; till today we haven’t exposed any of our former players’ behaviour – Masola

People were blaming Orlando Pirates, but Monnapule Saleng has a problem, or he’s the problem -Thabo Ramohapi   

Who can blame Maseko?

Cardoso is right; Maseko is not a Sundowns type of player. He doesn’t want to pass the ball. Sundowns’ style of play is more about passing the ball – Sixolile Mnyamezeli

Sundowns almost finished Maseko. He must continue with his career somewhere out of that Pretoria prison – Mpendulo Wethu Sonke

Who can blame Maseko? You can’t force yourself into a place where you’re clearly unwanted – Bongani Mgubela

Lazy players always have issues because they are scared of competition. Sundowns will always be dominating regardless of the Masekos who don’t know much about football. He can go because his football type doesn’t match that of Sundowns; it’s a blessing and a disguise – Magodi Shingai

I’m a Sundowns fan but, honestly, Thapelo Maseko made a good choice. Mamelodi Sundowns failed him – Surecase Musi