Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says Thalente Mbatha does not feature for the club when it plays TS Galaxy because of his recent return from surgery and a prolonged injury lay-off. Ouaddou says Mbatha is not being risked in that match as he regains match fitness.
Both outlets report that the coaching staff are managing Mbatha’s workload as part of his comeback. They add that he is not expected to play the full 90 minutes, indicating he is being eased back into action rather than used normally. The explanation comes as Pirates prepare for their next match against African Stars.
