Rulani Mokwena explains how Sundowns gets it right in defence

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Rulani Mokwena explains how Sundowns gets it right in defence
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The Mamelodi Sundowns defence has not been breached in four premiership encounters in the new season and co-coach Rulani Mokwena has explained how the team works behind the scenes to improve the rearguard.

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena has explained how the team has been resolute at the back conceding zero goals in four Premiership matches.The Mamelodi Sundowns defence has not been breached in four Premiership encounters in the new season and co-coach Rulani Mokwena has explained how the team works behind the scenes to improve the rearguard.

Mokwena said the way a team defends is a reflection of what it does when not in possession, and he detailed how Sundowns go about their defensive set-up. “If I remember correctly, apart from one or two headers from [Bosnian defender Igor] Makitan on dead-ball situations, I think Denis has only pulled off one very big save.

“The way you defend is a reflection of what you do when you are in possession of the ball and we are very clear on that and our relationship between what we do in possession, how we use the ball and what positions we take up.

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