Orlando Pirates and injuries seem synonymous at the moment.
Ironically, midst the Sea Robbers historic opening season run, winning all six games, they are dealing with an unprecedented number of players on the sideline.
The PSL season is a gruelling affair and injuries are common but having nine by November is head scratching.
Yet it hasn’t affected the Buccaneers performances, who are topping the table, three points clear off Mamelodi Sundown’s.
List of players out
- Olisa Ndah
- Thalente Mbatha
- Bandile Shandu
- Tapelo Xoki
- Goodman Mosele
- Zakhele Lepasa
- Thabiso Lebitso
- Sandile Mthethwa
- Ethan Visagie
Words from the boss
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro seems pleased with his side’s hot start as they look to end a 13-year league title drought.
“I think the team is getting mature, we show and the players show, this season they are really enjoying playing and that makes everything much easier,” he told Independent Media.
“So far they are really focused in each and every game, you never hear them talking about Champions League the next month, or the big games we’re going to play. It’s always about the next opponent when you hear the players in the locker room and [training].
“They are always talking about what’s coming or what we did the day before. It makes you feel that they are getting more mature as a group and they know what it takes to achieve what we want to achieve in the end, which is always the next… that makes me feel confident and very optimistic about this group.”
Orlando Pirates next five games
Tuesday, Nov 5: Orlando Pirates vs Richards Bay (19:30)
Tuesday, Nov 26: CR Belouizdad vs Orlando Pirates (TBD)
Saturday, Nov 30: Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch FC (15:30)
Tuesday, Dec 3: Gallants vs Orlando Pirates (19:30)
Friday, Dec 6: Orlando Pirates vs Al Ahly (TBD)
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