Orlando Pirates will be without the services of their talisman Patrick Maswanganyi and goalkeeper Sipho Chaine when the Buccaneers take on Chippa United in a crucial Betway Premiership clash tonight.
Chaine will miss the opportunity to face his former employers because of a one match suspension. The former Chilli Boy collected his fourth booking in Pirates’ loss to Gallants over the weekend.
Meanwhile, the Bucs medical team has confirmed with Orlandopiratesfc.com that Tito – who missed out on the clash against Gallants, continues to undergo rehabilitation from an injury he suffered in Bucs’ 2-1 win against Cape Town City last week.
“Tito sustained a grade one strain in our match against Cape Town City. We will continue to monitor his situation and provide the technical team daily updates on his progress,” reads the report.
The medical department has also provided updates on the rest of the squad players:
Miguel Timm (Ankle)
Currently undergoing on-field rehabilitation work while also attending physiotherapy sessions. He is expected to return to full training in 7-14 days.
Thabiso Monyane (Hamstring)
Has started field-based rehabilitation with emphasis on agility, aerobic endurance and accelerations and decelerations. To start high-speed running next week.
Zakhele Lepasa (Ankle)
Has started field-based training with the strength and conditioning team.
Olisa Ndah (Shin)
Has completed his rehabilitation and has returned to full training. Currently on working on his match fitness.
Thabiso Lebitso (Ankle)
Continues to undergo treatment post-surgery. Attending Physiotherapy sessions for acute management.
Thabiso Sesane (Achillies)
Like Lebitso, Sesane also underwent a successful procedure and is currently undergoing treatment while attending Physiotherapy sessions for acute management
