Ernst Middendorp Says That It’s All About Picking Up Points!

Ernst Middendorp Says That It’s All About Picking Up Points! Maritzburg United host Kaizer Chiefs in the DSTV Premiership this afternoon.

The Team of Choice come into this game on the back of a win and a draw in their last 2 matches. This means that they have collected 4 out of 6 possible points.

Middendorp’s side have now built good momentum for themselves ahead of today’s match.

“We had a lot of chats, individually, in groups, after we lost to TTM.” Middendorp explained.

“I think it’s very crucial to see that we have another energy, another dynamic on the field – from each and everybody, contributing to a team performance

“And with picking up four points, it’s a good start. But the next game is coming on Wednesday (at home against Kaizer Chiefs) and we have to make points again.” The German coach added.

Maritzburg United are very aware of the league position they find themselves in. Middendorp was brought in for his 4^th stint in order to stave his side from relegation.

“For us it’s a point with huge value, with the fight over 90 minutes, definitely not a football game that you would like to see again and again,” Middendorp said after the draw against Bloemfontein Celtic.

“But in the moment it’s all about picking up points. Leading one-zero, I thought there were some moments where we could have done more on our counter, but the finish, the final shot, the final action, into the final third [was missing].

“After conceding a goal when we were a little bit shaky,” he said of Celtic equaliser midway through the second half, following Thabiso Kutumela’s opener shortly before the break.

“On the other side we have to realise Kwanda [Mngonyama] is not around, Travis Graham is not around, Nazeer Allie not around, Dusan [Stevic] will probably be available next week.

“Four, five experienced players mainly in a deeper defensive position are not around. Young players do the job. It was a valuable point, no doubt about it.” Middendorp concluded.

Ernst Middendorp Says That It’s All About Picking Up Points!