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Orlando Pirates coach Zinnbauer frets over Lorch, fresh fitness concerns at Bucs

The German tactician says conditions in Gaborone, where they played a Caf Confederation Cup qualifier, were difficult, leading to new injuries

Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer is hoping the upcoming days, leading up to Saturday, will afford time for his injured players to recover ahead of hosting Jwaneng Galaxy in a Caf Confederation Cup play-off, second leg match.

Pirates dismissed Galaxy 3-0 to claim a crucial away victory and were already missing key players like forwards Thembinkosi Lorch and Frank Mhango, as well as defender Ntsikelelo Nyauza.

But the trip to Botswana saw Pirates returning home with fresh fitness concerns and despite welcoming their opponents on Saturday enjoying the advantage in the two-legged tie, Zinnbauer was worried about his squad situation.