The latest injury suffered by an influential Orlando Pirates star has raised eyebrows as the race for the CAF Champions League spot and the Nedbank Cup has gained momentum.
As confirmed by Pirates coach Jose Riveiro after the team's 2-1 win over Cape Town City last weekend, Lorch picked an injury ahead of the clash although the mentor described it as minor.
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As a result, the attacker was not included in the matchday squad against the Citizens, although he has been one of the outstanding performers for Bucs in recent matches.
Speaking to the Siya crew, former Pirates striker Andries Sebola has explained the importance of Lorch to the Buccaneers' plans in the remaining matches of the season.
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"Lorch is a player that can make Pirates play. When he is on form, Pirates is on form. Pirates want to finish in second place on the log to go to Africa and he is an integral part of those plans. Having spent almost six months without playing (due to injury), you can see the hunger in the boy, and he wants to play and score goals for Pirates and he wants to create chances for other players," said Sebola.
