With temperatures hitting 40°C in Monterrey and a grueling travel schedule draining the squad, Hugo Broos admits fatigue is Bafana Bafana's biggest enemy ahead of their do-or-die World Cup clash with South Korea. Photo: IANS
Hugo Broos has admitted that extreme weather conditions and a demanding travel schedule have become major concerns for Bafana Bafana ahead of their decisive Fifa World Cup clash against South Korea.
South Africa face the Koreans on Thursday at 3am South African time in their final Group A encounter, knowing victory could still keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive. Yet, beyond the tactical preparations, Broos says the physical demands of the tournament are beginning to take their toll on his squad.
Monterrey, where the match will be played, is expected to experience temperatures fluctuating around 40°C, conditions that Broos believes will present another difficult challenge for his players.
“Adapting to the weather will be very difficult. Rest is necessary. We might get a day or two of rest. It would have been better if we had adapted earlier,” Broos said ahead of the clash.
