Orlando Pirates endure big injury blow – report

With just a few weeks left until the end of the 2022-23 campaign, Pirates are set to finish second in the DStv Premiership, while the Buccaneers are favourites to add the Nedbank Cup to their MTN8 title from last year.

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This past weekend, Pirates also broke a lengthy winless streak against Chiefs this past weekend as they emerged victorious in the Nedbank Cup semi-final.

Prior to that Nedbank Cup playoff game, Pirates confirmed that “midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch has been recovering from a knock picked up in the lead-up to the home victory against Cape Town City two weeks ago”.

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PIRATES BRACING FOR A BLOW?

According to the Phakaaathi publication, an insider in the Bucs camp has stated that the injury is more serious than initially thought and that Lorch could be sidelined for some time.

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“Nyoso (Lorch) has been struggling with injuries since the start of the season. He missed a lot of games in the first round. He came back, did well for the club and we were all happy to see him returning to the team because when he is not there you can see it. The fans see it, even our opponents are able to see it,” the source was quoted as saying.

“He is just unlucky with injuries this season and it seems like he is going to be out for some time. I don’t think he will be able to play the remaining games. But coach Jose Riveiro has a back-up plan, he knows how to use his players. If Lorch is not there, there is always someone else who can do the job.”

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