Pirates kingpin suspended for Soweto derby!

Football laws can be devastating. An Orlando Pirates midfield cog will watch the Soweto derby from the sidelines due to suspension.

Oct 24, 2022 - 20:19
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Pirates kingpin suspended for Soweto derby!

What a blow for Orlando Pirates. These are not the type of bad news to come before facing bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs.

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SOWETO DERBY: ORLANDO PIRATES MIDFIELDER TO MISS KAIZER CHIEFS MATCH

Following a yellow card caution in the now famous 3-0 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in Polokwane last Saturday, Miguel Timm will be suspended this weekend.

The 30-year-old midfielder picked up what was a cumulative fourth yellow card.

The Durban-born star has been quite an irreplaceable holding midfielder in Jose Riveiro’s side. Pirates do have a wealth of quality central midfielders, but none in the mold of Timm.

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The former Mpumalanga Black Aces, Bidvest Wits, Maritzburg United, and Marumo Gallants star possesses unique skills to conduct the Pirates orchestra.

Will the Sea Robbers fail to find their tune against Chiefs at Soccer City? Most likely yes.

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Timm must be completely shattered about missing the Soweto derby. Image: @miguel_timm / Twitter.

POSSIBLE REPLACEMENTS

No footballer in the world is exactly the same as another. The best thing any coach can do is set a replacement that will be appreciated for their own unique skills.

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Another measure that can be taken is a change of set-up, an example for Pirates would be setting a three-man midfield.

Available options:

  • Ben Motshwari
  • Thabang Monare
  • Goodman Mosele
  • Fortune Makaringe.

Meanwhile, it is not clear if Nbabayithethwa Ndlondlo’s future in the Pirates team is in central midfield or the number 10 position.

Saturday’s Soweto derby is set for a 15:30 kickoff.

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