Arendse: It’s too early to press the panic buttons
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Arendse: It’s too early to press the panic buttons
Aug 25, 2026 – 07:55 pm
By Sipho Mlotha
Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Wayne Arendse is confident that coach Miguel Cardoso will turn things around soon at the African champions.
Despite being third on the log table, Sundowns has been unconvincing in some matches so far this season as Cardoso is still experimenting with new combinations.
A section of the club’s supporters blames the frequent changes in the starting lineup for the inconsistent performances.
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“It’s too early to press the panic button; things will improve,” shares Arendse, speaking to KickOff.
“I understand where Cardoso is coming from because you are working with a squad of players, including those who participated in the World Cup, and at the same time, you want to give them opportunities.
“Otherwise, when are you going to give them a chance? In what game? It’s the right move that he did on Sunday against Sekhukhune United to see clearly the depth of his team.
“It’s normal for any coach to include players who haven’t played often. Cardoso is likely reviewing his options, ticking off names of those who can help the team this season.
“You can definitely see that Cardoso has a plan going forward, so it’s too early to push the panic button.”
The Brazilians face AmaZulu FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday at 19:30.