Sundowns coach Cardoso wants players to take the initiative on the pitch against Pirates
The Brazilians take on the Buccaneers, who are having a false start with successive league defeats to Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants, with pressure on coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.
Ouaddou started his tenure at Pirates by giving opportunities to new players Tshepo Mashiloane, Sihle Ntuli, Sipho Mbule, Abdoulaye Mariko, Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi and Boitumelo Radiopane.
This has not gone down well with supporters and it is uncertain if Ouaddou will stick to his guns in team selection or recall tried and tested Deano van Rooyen, Thalente Mbatha, Tshegofatsho Mabasa and Evidence Makgopa.
'We are always prepared and we always try to predict anything that can happen in the match,' said Cardoso.
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