On Friday, 27 Oct 2023, an insider has hinted on what could be expected
in the line-up for Orlando Pirates for tonight’s match against Polokwane
City. Following their disappointing 0-0 draw against AmaZulu on Tuesday,
the Buccaneers will be back in action and at home against Rise and Shine
tonight.
According to an insider, there are still doubts on the readiness of number
one goalkeeper Sipho Chaine due to the injury he picked up in the Carling
Knockout match against Cape Town Spurs last Friday. As a result, Melusi
Buthelezi who replaced him as Bucs progressed to the quarter-finals of the
inaugural competition, was in goals against Usuthu for his first official
start for the club.
Indications are that the former TS Galaxy shot-stopper is likely to start
again tonight as Chaine hasn’t fully recovered yet. “Buthelezi has done
well so far and he is likely to start again. There is no need to rush
Chaine when there is another equally good goalkeeper like Buthelezi. Yes,
Chaine has done well since joining Pirates but he can take his time to
heal properly without any pressure,” said the source.
The source also added that the technical team is not worried about the
goalkeeping department as they have other quality goalkeepers in the team
in Richard Ofori and Siyabonga Mpontshane. “You must remember that there
are other quality goalkeepers in the team in Richard Ofori and Siyabonga
Mpontshane and there are no major concerns for the technical team with
regards to that department,” the source said.
In addition, Bucs could also have Nkosinathi Sibisi back in the matchday
squad after he missed the last two matches.
