Former Orlando Pirates star breaks silence on Monnapule Saleng’s mysterious absence and the risks of ignoring psychological well being.
Pirates ahead Saleng not too long ago returned to coaching after vanishing from the highlight for over three months, sparking concern and hypothesis amongst followers and soccer insiders. Whereas the precise particulars stay beneath wraps, one factor is obvious, his disappearance left extra questions than solutions.
Wage dispute? Contract drama? Saleng’s silent battle
In line with a number of native media studies, the 26-year-old Saleng had allegedly been sad together with his wage construction. Others recommended ongoing contract disputes, together with confusion over whether or not the Buccaneers held an choice to renew his deal, which was reportedly set to run out on the finish of the season.
Although the scenario now seems to be beneath management, the Orlando Pirates group is left questioning in regards to the emotional and psychological toll the ordeal might have taken on the Bafana Bafana ahead.
Zongo’s recommendation: ‘When you bottle issues inside, it’ll kill you slowly‘
Throughout Saleng’s time away, he reportedly averted contact with former gamers who reached out to assist. One among them, ex-SuperSport United and Platinum Stars winger Masibusane Zongo, didn’t maintain again when he addressed the psychological challenges that gamers silently endure.
“Remedy and other people speaking to you, I solely received that after I received to Platinum Stars, they used to prepare folks to speak to us, some ex-players,” Zongo shared on the Lure and Move YouTube Channel, as quoted by Soccer Laduma.
Zongo believes gamers have to cease struggling in silence and begin leaning on those that’ve walked the identical path.
“I’d advise gamers from at this time that in the event that they get an opportunity to get (psychological) assist, they need to take heed to these folks, as a result of they’re speaking from expertise,” he urged.
“Most gamers don’t wish to share, particularly non-public and confidential issues however I’d advise them to go and open up and discuss, as a result of when you bottle issues inside, belief me these issues are gonna kill you slowly however absolutely.”
Is Saleng actually able to return?
With Saleng reportedly again in coaching, Orlando Pirates supporters are hopeful about his comeback. However the large query stays, is he mentally able to step again into aggressive soccer?
Zongo’s feedback shine a highlight on a problem that skilled soccer usually overlooks psychological well being. Because the stress of efficiency mounts, so too does the necessity for help behind the scenes. Saleng’s latest journey may simply be the wake-up name South African soccer wants.
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