Soweto Derby: Three Pirates players at risk of missing clash

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro will have to box smart when his team face Cape Town Spurs in the league on Wednesday night. Three of his players are just one card away from suspension and ultimately sitting out the Soweto Derby.

Kick-off at Orlando Stadium is at 19:30.

ORLANDO PIRATES TRIO AT RISK OF MISSING SOWETO DERBY

Now, while Pirates will be boosted by the Miguel Timm’s return from suspension against Cape Town Spurs, they face a selection conundrum.

Three of their stars in Thabang Monare, Thabiso Lebitso and Bandile Shandu are currently one card away from suspension.

This means should any of them shown a yellow card against Spurs, then they will automatically be ruled out of Saturday’s Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs.

Now, it remains to be seen if Riveiro will decide not to play any of three players at risk of missing the Amakhosi clash.

WHO COULD FEATURE FOR THE THREE PLAYERS?

With Timm back in the fold, Pirates know that they can afford to rest Monare against Spurs on the night.

Lebitso and Shandu are both playing at right-back, but Pirates have Thabiso Montane available to fill that void.