A content Rulani Mokwena insists that he is demanding more from new signing Thembinkosi Lorch as the attacker grabbed a brace in a 2-0 win over Maritzburg United to inspire Mamelodi Sundowns to the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup.
Lorch has enjoyed a fast start to life at Sundowns after registering three goals with one assist in eight appearances across all competitions so far in the 2023/24 campaign.
Having joined the reigning DStv Premiership champions with a star-studded squad with stiff competition for places, Lorch has impressed after being awarded a starting berth.
Despite his encouraging start to life at Chloorkop, Mokwena revealed that he is demanding even more.
“Am I happy? No, I’m quietly content and he knows I want more,” Mokwena said post-match.
“That’s for everybody, where I want more from Gaston [Sirino], I want more from [Matias] Esquivel, Bongani Zungu. I want more from [Teboho Mokoena] Tebza, more from Marcelo [Allende].
“I’m just that guy, I want more from myself and I hold myself to a very high standard, and I demand a lot from myself.
“Therefore, I demand a lot from the players too. But I love them probably more now than I do before kick-off.
“They’re a very special group as I always say, and I feel I am very privileged to be their coach.”
Sundowns will after the international break travel to Tanzania to face Young Africans in the first leg of a CAF Champions League quarter-final clash at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium on 30 March.
A first Man of the Match award in Sundowns colours for Thembinkosi Lorch! 🏆
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) March 17, 2024
Well played Nyoso! 👏#Sundowns #NedbankCup pic.twitter.com/TMi0QDy6xZ
