New Mamelodi Sundowns signing Monnapule Saleng explains injury setback

The 27-year-old joined Masandawana from Orlando Pirates earlier this month following a loan spell at Betway Premiership newcomers Orbit College.

The former Swallows star has revealed that his new club was aware of his injury status prior to joining the Tshwane giants.

"I'm carrying a quad (thigh) injury," said Saleng to Mamelodi Sundowns TV.

"I got it when we (Orbit) played against Magesi away and I continued playing with it. I could feel pain during the game, but the game was flowing, and you are just flowing with it and playing.

Saleng made his last appearance for Orbit against Stellenbosch in a 2-1 loss where he provided an assist for his club before coming off before they conceded due to the injury.

"They were treating me for the injury at Orbit, but I hadn't gone for scans as yet," added the forward.

"In the second half of the game against Stellenbosch I felt the pain was unbearable and I was substituted. I knew I needed the injury had to be checked seriously.

"Sundowns signed me, knowing I was carrying the injury. They have belief that they can treat me back to full recovery and I can be able to help the team going forward."

He is expected to be out for up to eight weeks before being able to make his much-anticipated Mamelodi Sundowns debut.