As Orlando Pirates will be finalising preparations for the match against Mamelodi Sundowns, there could be changes in coach Jose Riveiro's starting line-up.
Pirates were scheduled to play against Chippa United tonight but had their match postponed as the league decided to reschedule all the midweek fixtures due to Bafana Bafana's exploits at the Africa Cup of Nations which kept the team in Ivory Coast until now.
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With the Buccaneers' next match against the defending champions on Saturday, Riveiro is expected to tweak the line-up following the changes made to the squad in January.
The Buccaneers had former PSL Footballer of the Season Thembinkosi Lorch transferred to the Brazilians on the last day of the transfer window, while Thabiso Lebitso was signed from Chippa United.
Talented youngster Thalenthe Mbatha joined on a six-month loan from SuperSport United, while striker Tshegofatso Mabasa returned after his loan spell with Moroka Swallows came to an end.
Insiders have confirmed that several players who have been struggling with injuries have recovered and will be fighting for a place in Riveiro's line-ups.
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According to sources, the likes of Monnapule Saleng, Relebohile Mofokeng and Lesedi Kapinga are all ready and will be competing for a place to fill the void left by Lorch in the team.
How Pirates could line-up v Sundowns: Sipho Chaine, Fortune Makaringe, Tapelo Xoki, Olisa Ndah, Deon Hotto, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Miguel Timm, Patrick Maswangwanyi, Relebohile Mofokeng, Monapule Saleng and Tshegofatso Mabasa.
