Hugo Broos not happy with Sundowns coach Mokwena’s comment about overworked players

Hugo Broos is “surprised” by Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena’s public comments blaming the national team for injuries suffered by Sundowns players.

Mokwena stated in post-match comments following Sundowns’ 2-2 Caf Champions League draw against Maniema Union on Sunday that part of their fitness issues are due to Bafana duties.

“I will not comment about the remarks by Mr Mokwena, I’m very surprised by his comments, you don’t do that in the media, certainly when it comes to a colleague,” Broos told PSL Now as per iDiski Times.

“Mr Mokwena will receive my answer in the coming days. Again, if Mr Mokwena is frustrated, he can take the phone and call me and ask for some explanations but you don’t do it via the media.

“This is not appropriate I think when you are colleagues. If there is something that bothers him, please phone me and I will explain to him what happens.”

Mothobi Mvala, a midfielder, was hurt away in Ethiopia, while Thapelo Morena was wounded during the last international time against Ghana.

Mokwena alleged that the Bafana physicians withheld information about the injuries from the Sundowns medical department, but Broos rejected that accusation.

“I’m really surprised that he said he wasn’t informed about the injury of Mvala. We sent the whole medical file to the head of medical staff at Sundowns, so he knows everything,” Broos said.