Bafana Bafana suffered a 2-0 loss to hosts Mexico at Estadio Azteca last Thursday, prompting questions over the team’s tactics and overall approach. Broos has since faced heavy criticism from some supporters and pundits.
However, Goss believes much of that reaction has been unfair. The goalkeeper pointed to Broos’ achievements with South Africa and urged South Africans to be more realistic in their expectations.
BAFANA BAFANA PLAYERS BACK HUGO BROOS
“It’s just unfortunate that we aren’t realistic enough as South Africa. I’m not saying we shouldn’t go try and win games but I think it’s unfair on the coach,” Goss told journalists.
If you look at his hips stay with the national team I think that has been phenomenal, and its something we haven’t had for a while.”
The comments came after Bafana Bafana resumed training at their base in Pachuca ahead of Thursday’s crucial Group A clash against Czechia.
Broos was vocal during the session, demanding greater concentration from his players as they looked to recover from the Mexico defeat.
Goss said the squad understands the coach’s demanding nature after working with him for more than four years.
“We know that he will come at us, but we know that after the session he’ll go back to being our father and make jokes with us. We still love him and we’re going to play for him.”
The goalkeeper also defended South Africa’s commitment to building attacks from the back, despite scrutiny directed at captain Ronwen Williams following mistakes in the opening match.
Bafana Bafana are scheduled to travel to Atlanta before taking on Czechia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. A positive result would boost their hopes of progressing from Group A after the disappointing start against Mexico.
HOW SOUTH AFRICA CAN STILL MAKE THE NEXT ROUND
- Finish top two for automatic safety.
- Beat Czechia on Thursday.
- Avoid defeat against South Korea.
- Target four to six total points.
- Aim for a best third-place spot.
- Keep a positive goal difference.
