Sundowns Must Adapt to Less Possession at Club World Cup, Warns Coach Cardoso

Sundowns must adapt to less possession at Club World Cup, warns coach Cardoso

South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns, a team used to dominating possession, may have their time on the ball considerably reduced at the Club World Cup, says coach Miguel Cardoso.

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Sundowns Must Adjust to Less Possession at Club World Cup, Warns Coach Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has warned his players to expect significantly less time on the ball when they take on the world’s elite at the Club World Cup, a stark contrast to their usual dominance in South Africa’s domestic league. The Pretoria-based side, who recently clinched their eighth consecutive South African league title, are known for their high-possession style of play. However, they now find themselves in a tough Group F a…