After breaching Orlando Pirates' safety protocols, Thembinkosi Lorch was axed from the squad that reported to the biologically safe environment (BSE), but he has now been allowed to rejoin the team in their bio-bubble. Here's how some fans reacted to the news.
Both Lorch and attacker Justin Shonga were excluded from the Pirates squad that took on Mamelodi Sundowns last week. However, the former has since been reinstated after accepting the sanctions placed on him by the club.
The skilful midfielder has now joined Bucs at their BSE bubble as they prepare to take on Baroka FC, while Shonga remains suspended at this point.
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Following the news, fans flocked to social media to make their voices heard about the club's decision, with many seemingly not in favour of Lorch being brought back into the squad.
Here are some of the reactions:
He must be in the starting line up.
Hope to see him tonight.
What were the sanctions? I hope you did not lift the suspension just because the team is struggling we are definitely bigger than any player
We are really begging Lorch it seems.The fact that he is back but Shonga is not meanwhile they violated the rules together shows that Lorch is being given special treatment. We know he is our player of the season but he must respect the badge he is wearing.
So it's okay for them to disrespect the team and leave camp?
I love lorch as a player and he's one of my favourites but https://t.co/cPOX1SeRAe one is bigger than the team.Even if the team gets rid of them,I wouldn't mind
Welcome Nyoso#3we really missed u shem?
What abt Justin Shonga ?? ?? I thought they committed same offence so now they have lifted Lorchs suspension alone??????
— Sanele Mkhweli???????? (@MkhweliSanele) August 18, 2020
What do you think Pirates should have done?
