Leaving the country and escaping a little bit was very important," Cardoso said. Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has revealed how his players dealt with the emotional turmoil surrounding the death of midfielder Jayden Adams during their pre-season preparations. Cardoso admits the first few days of their European trip were particularly difficult for the players as they processed the loss of their teammate. We had to interrupt the pre-season due to the unfortunate passing of Jayden Adams,” he said. Cardoso highlighted the importance of exposing his players to a higher level of competition, with one eye also on the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup.