In the coming fortnight IOLSport’s football writers will guide you through the upcoming PSL season, club by club. Today, Eshlinv takes look at MaritzburgUtd. DstvPrem
If anyone knows how to keep Maritzburg United in contention it’s Ernst Middendorp. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePixAlfred Ndengane, Brandon Theron, Renaldo Leaner, Richard Zumah, Tato Lesoma and Clive Augusto.Maritzburg are not a club that aims to win the league, nor do they have the most resources. While they have lost a few key players, such as Bandile Shandu and Thabiso Kutumela, they are arguably the Newcastle United of South African football.
ALSO READ: SuperSport coach Kaitano Tembo is positive ahead of MTN8 showdown, despite pre-season hang-upsOne of the problem areas for Maritzburg last season was in goal where neither Jethren Barr, Sebastian Mwange or Bongani Mpandle put their hands up to be the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. After arriving at the club earlier this year from Germany, Engelhardt steadied the ship. He may well be inundated with shots at his goal against the so-called “better clubs” in the league and so will need to be on top of his game.
Marcel Engelhardt will be hoping to stand tall in goal for Maritzburg United. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePixThe new arrival is likely to be used as the midfield anchorman for Middendorp’s team. It will be up to him to ensure that the defence and attack link and communicate well.
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