Rhulani Mokwena coy about future of Kermit Erasmus and Gift Motupa

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena says the club still believes in Kermit Erasmus and Gift Motupa who are reportedly on their way out of Chloorkop.

It would be understandable if the Tshwane giants off-load some players before the transfer deadline considering the selection headache that their coaches already have.

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Rumours about the potential exit of Port Elizabeth-born Erasmus emerged before the start of the season as the forward has reportedly been unhappy about the lack of game time.

With the club’s new signing Marcelo Allende having taken over Erasmus’ No 11 jersey, this has also suggested that the 32-year-old is nearing his departure.

Meanwhile, Motupa has been linked with SuperSport United where he’d reunite with his former coach Gavin Hunt should the move happen.

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RHULANI MOKWENA ON ERASMUS AND MOTUPA

“These things happen in football. I saw Gabriel Jesus moving from Manchester City to Arsenal and Barcelona bought Zlatan Ibrahimovic and he did the best that he could then they sent him away. Romelu Lukaku was at Chelsea from Inter Milan and unfortunately it didn’t work out,” said Mokwena as quoted by Phakaaathi.

“When it happens, it does not say that the move was wrong and it does not profile the player in any way. We all know the qualities that Gift and Kermit have and for as long as they are still part of the team, we will do our best to support and help them.

“We will still believe and trust in them to give us an output like all the other players, while they are still here, we love them and we continue to show them support and appreciation,”

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