Orlando Pirates’ Thembinkosi Lorch and Vincent Pule strut on the Moses Mabhida pitch. Image: @OrlandoPirates / Twitter
Pirates star also faces possible Carling Black Label Cup withdrawal
Orlando Pirates will take on Kaizer Chiefs in the Carling Black Label Cup on 12 November, and they could be without one of their star players.
Orlando Pirates’ Thembinkosi Lorch and Vincent Pule strut on the Moses Mabhida pitch. Image: @OrlandoPirates / Twitter
Orlando Pirates will take on Kaizer Chiefs in the Carling Black Label Cup on 12 November, and they could be without one of their star players.
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Khune is still struggling with a knee tendon injury while Caleb has a groin strain, Chiefs confirmed in an official statement.
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Now, Pirates may be forced to play without Thembinkosi Lorch who could withdraw from the squad as he’s busy with his rehabilitation.
Lorch was a notable absentee in Tuesday’s training session at Rand Stadium, and he will certainly not take part in Saturday’s MTN8 Cup final against AmaZulu.
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Lorch suffered a fresh injury blow just over a week ago as his knee was building up fluid and started swelling, and chances are that he will only return at the start of 2023.
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Lorch last featured for Pirates in the 0-0 draw away to SuperSport United on 21 August, and he has missed a whopping 11 games, including the Soweto derby against Chiefs this past weekend.
The 29-year-old is one of the frontrunners with over 30 000 votes in the Carling Black Label Cup, and it’s unclear who will take his place if he were to withdraw.
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