Orlando Pirates are absolutely ravaged by injuries. What will their starting XI look like when they battle Chippa next time out in the league?
Injuries take their toll on Orlando Pirates
Pirates could only manage a 1-1 draw with AmaZulu on Wednesday, and the result came at a high cost. Goal-scorer Tshepang Moremi came off with an injury, as did Sihle Nduli. Evidence Makgopa will miss up to two months of action after aggravating an existing knee injury. Makgopa played through the issue at the World Cup but now requires a spell on the sidelines. According to Goal, Bafana midfielder Thalente Mbatha also has a knee issue which might require surgery. Skipper Nkosinathi Sibisi, thankfully for Pirates, returned against Usuthu after hobbling off against Durban City at the weekend. Pirates meet Chippa next on Sunday, 16 August. Kickoff is at 15:00.
Predicted Pirates XI vs Chippa
Meanwhile, the base of the Buccaneers’ midfield is depleted, with both Thalente Mbatha and Sihle Nduli out. Could this XI be the one that takes the pitch from the start against the Chilli Boys?
Chaine; Sebelebele, Seema, Sibisi, Ndaba; Dansin, Mthiyane; Kgositsile, Maswanganyi, Appollis; Mbuthuma
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