SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt has complained about playing three tough fixtures in a very short period of time.
Hunt has had to lead Matsatsantsa against Kaizer Chiefs in the Carling Knockout Cup on Saturday and Orlando Pirates in the league on Tuesday.
The Tshwane outfit lost both matches; 4-0 to Chiefs and 2-0 to Pirates, and now SuperSport United have to face Chiefs again on Saturday.
However, Saturday’s encounter between SuperSport United and Chiefs will be a league match, and Hunt feels this is just too much.
HUNT CRIES FOUL OVER TOUGH FIXTURE SCHEDULE
“It’s difficult. We played Sundowns away, Chiefs away, Pirates away twice and Cape Town City away,” said Hunt as per KickOff.
“It’s difficult when you have a young side, bringing these kids on… 18, 19, you’re going to suffer. So, yeah, I can’t fault the effort, they are working and everything.
“It was a great second half, we could have got something, and obviously the second goal goes in,” admitted Hunt.
“And I better not say because I’m going to be hammered every week. So, congratulations to Orlando Pirates.
“It’s amazing, only in this country but they are a good side, they’ve invested well in their, they’ve got so many options, they’re a good side and they will be able to be a force to be reckoned with.”
“Nobody has played Chiefs, Pirates and Chiefs (again) in a week. If Pirates, they never play Sundowns on Wednesday. So, it’s crazy.
“We have a big game on Saturday, we will try to get over this period. I know the players are committed but obviously we’re lacking the quality,” concluded Hunt.
CAN WE FAULT THE VETERAN COACH ON THIS?
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