Miguel Cardoso talks Lucas Ribeiro Costa's future at Mamelodi Sundowns! | OneFootball

The Portuguese explains the future of his striker

Miguel Cardoso talks Lucas Ribeiro Costa's future at Mamelodi Sundowns!

Miguel Cardoso broke his silence on the swirling rumors surrounding Sundowns' Brazilian marksman Lucas Ribeiro Costa during Saturday's Orlando Stadium press briefing. While carefully choosing his words, the Portuguese manager dropped subtle hints that the club would soon break their silence on the matter.

Supporters clinging to hope found reassurance in Cardoso's remarks, as he suggested developments were unfolding behind the scenes. "We're nearing a conclusion," he stated cryptically, promising official communication in the coming days.

Ribeiro's conspicuous absence continues to raise eyebrows - the 26-year-old hasn't featured in any matchday squad across Sundowns' four fixtures this campaign. His prolonged exclusion from team sheets speaks volumes amid these uncertain times at Chloorkop.

Miguel Cordeso's words about Lucas Ribeiro Costa

When pressed about Lucas Ribeiro's situation following Sundowns' MTN8 stalemate with Orlando Pirates, Cardoso remained tight-lipped. "That's not a question for me to answer," the tactician deflected, though he promised "everything will become clear at the appropriate time."

Turning his attention to Arthur Sales, Cardoso was quick to dismiss comparisons between the young Brazilian and his absent compatriot. "Arthur's carving his own path," he emphasized, praising the forward's growing understanding of the team's demands. "He's improving match by match - we need to appreciate his unique qualities rather than expect him to fill someone else's shoes."

The Sundowns boss made his philosophy clear: "We're building Arthur's game on his own merits, not trying to replicate a player who isn't currently with us." His comments suggest both patience with Sales' development and an impending resolution to the Ribeiro saga.