Ronwen Williams’ subtle warning: Kaizer Chiefs, beware the wounded Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns, despite their recent MTN8 exit and unfamiliar fourth-place position in the Betway Premiership, remain determined to bounce back against Kaizer Chiefs, as highlighted by goalkeeper Ronwen Williams’ insights on the team’s current mood and strategy. Picture: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
You don’t become a bad team overnight, and that’s certainly the case for Mamelodi Sundowns as they look to get their new campaign back on track against Kaizer Chiefs in a league clash on Wednesday evening.
Sundowns bowed out of the MTN8 over the weekend, suffering a penalty shootout defeat to Orlando Pirates for a place in the final of the cup competition.
In the Betway Premiership, it hasn’t been a bad start for the reigning champions with two wins and a draw, but Sundowns’ fourth on the log is most unfamiliar for the side which has won the last eight league titles in a row.
What is even more unfamiliar is that Chiefs are above Sundowns on the log, as the Soweto Giants are second after winning their first three league encounters in a row.
Ronwen Williams Shares Insights on Star Sundowns Squad Atmosphere
Star Sundowns keeper Ronwen Williams gave insight into the atmosphere in the squad at the moment.
“Obviously, not a good space to be in now. You can see the guys are still a bit down. The mood is not one of the best,” Williams said, as quoted by Soccer Laduma.
“We had objectives to start the campaign on a positive note, which was to go all the way in the MTN8, but it wasn’t to be. We just have to dust ourselves off and go again.”
Williams and Sundowns: Reflecting, Healing, and Moving Forward After Defeat
Reading between the lines, it was clear to see that Williams and Sundowns will be determined to set things right, and quickly.
“We had a nice reflection and a nice meeting to see the good and the bad moments of the past game, and to reflect and just to go forward. There are tough lessons to take out of the defeat. We are all hurting. We are all in this together.
“We are feeling the effects of getting knocked out, so we just need to draw positives and just draw love and support from one another in this difficult moment. We’ve got a rule at the club: after 24 hours, it’s either to be sad or 24 hours to celebrate. Once that has passed, it’s time to focus and look forward to the next match.”