New Mamelodi Sundowns European striker Pavol Safranko is yet to establish himself in the star-studded squad and has not started a match so far but co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi said the technical team is happy with the Slovakian’s work ethic and progress.
New Mamelodi Sundowns European striker Pavol Safranko celebrates with teammate Kermit Erasmus after scoring his first goal during the MTN8 first leg semi-final match against Lamontville Golden Arrows.New Mamelodi Sundowns European striker Pavol Safranko is yet to establish himself in the star-studded squad and has not started a match so far, but co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi said the technical team is happy with the Slovakian’s work ethic and progress.
Safranko's goal gave Sundowns the crucial away goal advantage ahead of Tuesday’s second leg semifinal match at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville at 6pm.“He has done well, works very hard and gives us what we want, but we can’t just give the line-up to him when Peter Shalulile is doing well and when Kermit Erasmus has been doing well,” said Mngqithi.
“We are happy with the progress that he is making and in training he is looking very good and scoring a lot of goals for us.
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