Mamelodi Sundowns have been dealt an early blow ahead of their MTN8 quarter-final clash against Polokwane City, with Colombian forward Brayan León set to miss Saturday’s encounter through suspension.
The Colombian scoring machine will be unavailable after carrying a one-match ban into the new season.
León picked up his fourth yellow card of the campaign during Sundowns’ final domestic fixture of last season against TS Galaxy. As the suspension was not completed before the conclusion of the previous campaign, it automatically carries over into the new PSL season.
This means the talented forward will have to watch from the sidelines when Sundowns face Polokwane City in the MTN8.
Sundowns Forced to Plan Without León
León’s absence represents a setback for Sundowns, particularly given his attacking threat and ability to make an impact in the final third.
The forward has been an important option in the Brazilians’ attacking department, and his absence could force the technical team to make changes to their starting XI as they look to secure a place in the MTN8 semi-finals.
The suspension rule is clear: any outstanding one-match suspension from the previous PSL season must be served in the following campaign.
Sundowns will therefore have to navigate their opening MTN8 fixture without León, while the Colombian will be available again once he has completed his suspension.
The Brazilians will be determined to start their cup campaign on a positive note, but they will have to do so without one of their key attacking weapons.
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