Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro concerned about the team’s form. Image: @orlandopirates
Orlando Pirates trio walking Soweto derby suspension tightrope
Orlando Pirates’ depth will be tested in the next two matches with three players at risk of missing the Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro concerned about the team’s form. Image: @orlandopirates
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro will have to box smart when his team face Cape Town Spurs in the league on Wednesday night.
Kick-off at Orlando Stadium is at 19:30.
ORLANDO PIRATES TRIO AT RISK OF MISSING SOWETO DERBY
Now, while Pirates will be boosted by the return from suspension of Miguel Timm against Cape Town Spurs, they face a selection conundrum.
Three of their stars in Thabang Monare, Thabiso Lebitso and Bandile Shandu are currently one card away from suspension.
This means should any of them shown a yellow card against Spurs, then they will automatically be ruled out of Saturday’s Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs.
Now, it remains to be seen if Riveiro will decide not to play any of three players at risk of missing the Amakhosi clash.
WHO COULD FEATURE FOR THE THREE PLAYERS?
With Timm back in the fold, Pirates know that they can afford to rest Monare against Spurs on the night.
Lebitso and Shandu are both playing at right-back, but Pirates have Thabiso Montane available to fill that void.
