Mamelodi Sundowns have travelled to Austria for their pre-season training camp without winger Monnapule Saleng, sparking concern among supporters ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
According to reports, the former Orlando Pirates star has been ruled out with an injury and was therefore unable to join Miguel Cardoso’s squad for the European tour. The club has not disclosed the nature of the injury or provided a timeline for his return.
Saleng is expected to remain in South Africa while he continues his rehabilitation, with Sundowns monitoring his recovery before making a decision on his return to full training.
His absence is a setback for the Brazilians, who are using the Austria camp to prepare for the upcoming season through intensive training and a series of high-profile friendly matches.
Sundowns are yet to confirm when the Bafana Bafana winger will rejoin the squad, with further updates expected once his recovery progresses.
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