Thembinkosi Lorch

Thembinkosi Lorch. Image: Backpagepix

Orlando Pirates latest INJURY and SQUAD updates

Take a look at the latest injury updates from the Orlando Pirates camp ahead of their blockbuster clash against Kaizer Chiefs

Thembinkosi Lorch

Thembinkosi Lorch. Image: Backpagepix

South Africa will come to a standstill on Saturday afternoon when Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates meet at the FNB Stadium.

Both sides will be desperate for nothing less than three points this afternoon.

The Buccaneers in third position, five points behind second placed SuperSport United and 24 behind Mamelodi Sundowns.

Kaizer Chiefs are in fifth position heading into today’s clash, just three points behind Orlando Pirates.

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Orlando Pirates latest injury and team news

Jose Riveiro will NOT be on the Bucs’ bench this afternoon due to SUSPENSION.

Furthermore, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Richard Ofori and Goodman Mosele are all set to miss out through injury.

Olisa Ndah could make his big Orlando Pirates return this afternoon after recovering from injury.

The major news heading into the derby is that Thembinkosi Lorch is a big injury concern.

The diminutive winger recently returned from a lengthy injury layoff but the club announced he’s doubtful for today’s clash. Let’s wait and see if he recovers in time for battle!

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Orlando Pirates will battle Kaizer Chiefs without Jose Riveiro on the bench. Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Zwane blocking out the noise

“There are three points which are at stake. So, we’ll have to focus on getting the win and forget about the noise that is happening from the outside.” – The Kaizer Chiefs coach said as quoted by IOL.

“As far as I know, I’m the head coach of Kaizer Chiefs and I’ve always been saying that the club has always had a plan. We’ve got a plan against Orlando Pirates.

“I’m not going into this game worried about my job or worried about any other things. The focus is on playing this game and making sure the players apply themselves correctly.

“The boys must focus on the game plan and the game itself because if we focus on the noise now, by the time the game starts they’ll already be tired,”

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Siyabonga Gumede of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Siyanda Mthanti of Golden Arrows during the DStv Diski Challenge 2022/23 match. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

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