Former Orlando Pirates striker Phumudzo Manenzhe says Thembinkosi Lorch feels like a new signing for the Buccaneers following his return to action.
Lorch has been out of action for over five months due to a knee injury, but returned to action two weeks ago in a Nedbank Cup encounter against Motsepe Foundation Championship side All Stars.
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The Bafana Bafana international's had an immediate impact as he created a goal and also scored one of his own in the 2-0 victory at the Bidvest Stadium.
Speaking ahead of the Soweto Derby on Saturday on the sidelines of the Derby Press Conference, Manenzhe said that he is happy that Lorch is back and looking fresh.
"Lorch feels like a new signing. He is back and he is looking fresh and good. You saw in his first game after five months he created a goal and also scored. That's just great," he said.
"So on Saturday we will have Lorch, Saleng (Monnapule) and one striker to support them and kill Kaizer Chiefs. But don't forget Miguel Timm. He plays as if he has a cooler box under his feet. Cool, calm and collected. The midfield is where the game will be won."
Manenzhe also heaped praises on Monnapule Saleng, who has scored four goals in his last six matches for the Buccaneers.
"Saleng is current among top five PSL players. He has scored nine goals and created four. That's very good and come Saturday he will be an important part of the team against Chiefs in the derby," Manenzhe concluded.
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