Mamelodi Sundowns have had a break – a whole day’s break – and now they are raring to go again‚ says defender Wayne Arendse ahead of Saturday’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) game against Kaizer Chiefs. It says something for the hunger of Sundowns that‚ having been crowned African champions in October, they are already trying hard to focus on defending their PSL title. The past Fifa international date has given Downs some respite. They have not played a match since their Telkom Knockout penalties defeat against SuperSport United almost two weeks ago. The players not on national duty got an extra day off‚ though‚ also crucial respite from the grind of playing a staggering 12 games — including MTN8 and Champions League semifinals and a final — in 10 weeks. Arendse said a refreshed Downs were raring to go against Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday (3.30pm), in just their fourth PSL match of the season. Sundowns needed the break‚ not just to recoup and regroup‚ but because they now play...
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