The duo will miss the encounter against the defending champions of the Champions League after receiving red cards in the first leg at the Stade Mohammed V last week Saturday.

With a spot in the final up for grabs for both sides, Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena believes his side will get an early goal to break the deadlock and also set the tone for the tie.

Speaking ahead of the match on Thursday during the press conference, Mokwena stressed on the importance of Sundowns being patient especially in their transitional build-ups.

They have to be patient and know that this team has got goals and this team has the right mental fortitude to be able to overcome any of the football challenges that we might face on Saturday," Mokwena said.

Mokwena furthermore reiterated that his troops should also have the right mental approach towards the game in order to come out victorious and reach the final for the third time.

I am hoping that will be the same mentality that we will demonstrate up until the end of the season particularly in this clash," Mokwena added.

Fresh from just being officially crowned the 2022/23 DStv Premiership champions, Sundowns will look to replicate the same energy and spirit into the encounter on Saturday as the quest of winning the second CAF Champions League continues.

Kick-off at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday is 15:00.