“For me it is very clear that they have won the league already. If they don’t continue with the way they are going at the moment [it can only be because] they will have destroyed themselves.”
Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena dismissed Middendorp’s assertion.
“No. I have big respect for coach Ernst and his opinions, but it is too early to say the league is wrapped up because there is still a long way to go. No league title has ever been won in January, there are still so many games to go.”
The result against Sundowns left Swallows second from bottom. Middendorp said the Birds will have to dig themselves out of the hole by grinding out results.
“You cannot play shoeshine [attractive] soccer when you don’t have the resources, you cannot go with a Fiat 500 and expect to win Formula One. Stick to your resources, to what you have and then develop it.
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