Pirates star Lorch set to miss Nedbank Cup final?

Thembinkosi Lorch’s injury might see him miss the rest of the season, a source at Orlando Pirates has revealed.

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Lorch has missed Pirates’ last three games and he was a noticeable absentee in the Soweto derby last weekend when Bucs booked their spot in the final of the Nedbank Cup after beating Kaizer Chiefs.

The influential attacker apparently got injured while at training a few weeks ago, and it was thought to be something minor.

But, having struggled a lot with injuries this season, an insider in the Bucs camp believes Lorch’s injury is serious and he has to be out of action for some time.

“Nyoso (Lorch) has been struggling with injuries since the start of the season. He missed a lot of games in the first round. He came back, did well for the club and we were all happy to see him returning to the team because when he is not there you can see it. The fans see it, even our opponents are able to see it,” said the source.

“He is just unlucky with injuries this season and it seems like he is going to be out for some time. I don’t think he will be able to play the remaining games. But coach Jose Riveiro has a back-up plan, he knows how to use his players. If Lorch is not there, there is always someone else who can do the job.”