There will be some injury concerns for one of the technical teams ahead of this weekend's Nedbank Cup clashes.
Following their 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns in Wednesday night's Absa Premiership match, Bloemfontein Celtic will look to do better in their next encounter, a Nedbank Cup Last 16 match against Maritzburg United at the Dr Molemela Stadium on Saturday.
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However, Celtic coach Lehlohonolo Seema and his technical tam could be disrupted in their planning for the match, due to injuries to some of the key players in the squad.
The Siwelele camp is currently resembling a hospital ward, due to a number of players currently unavailable.
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Going into the match against the Brazilians in Tshwane, the Mangaung outfit had Zimbabwean international defender Ronald Pfumbidzai, as well as Lantshene Phalane, Mondli Mpoto and Aviwe Nyamende all injured.
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In addition, defender Wandisile Letlabika, who recently returned from a long injury lay-off, was stretched off the pitch against Downs appearing to have picked up what seemed like a serious injury.