Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has hinted that new Uruguayan forward Gaston Sirino has been brought in as a potential replacement for Khama Billiat‚ who may sign for a European club during the January transfer window. Mosimane said 1.66m tall Sirino‚ whose deal from Bolivian 2016-17 champions Club Bolivar La Paz was concluded on Tuesday‚ is a similar player to Billiat‚ the little Zimbabwean who was the attacking inspiration behind Downs’ 2016 Caf Champions League success. The Sundowns coach travelled to Bolivia to scout for Sirino. "I did travel. I saw him play in two games. And what I saw‚ I was happy with‚" he said. "Whether it’s going to be the same in SA, I cannot guarantee." Video footage shows Sirino to be quick-footed in the Billiat mould‚ and similarly capable of exploiting pockets of space. "Sirino is the kind of player with the qualities of a Khama Billiat‚ of a Percy Tau or Aubrey Ngoma‚" Mosimane said. "He’s got speed. He’s an intelligent player. So that’s why we...
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