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Orlando Pirates will renew their rivalry with Kaizer Chiefs at the biggest football stadium&nbsp;in Africa, FNB Stadium on Saturday.The two Soweto heavyweights are likely to be without some of their players due to injuries and suspension. GOAL takes a look at big stars who could miss this eagerly anticipated Premier Soccer League clash.

Khune, Lorch and big stars likely to miss Soweto Derby clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates

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The Pirates winger has struggled with niggling injuries in their last few years and has been sidelined since October 4. Pule has made just 13 appearances in the league since the start of last season - including seven in the current campaign.&nbsp;

Vincent Pule 

The Burundi international, who has quickly established himself as Chiefs' first-choice striker, was ruled out for four weeks due to a thigh injury, as per a SABC report. However, Bimenyimana started against AmaZulu FC on Sunday, but the lanky&nbsp;marksman limped off in the second half and coach Arthur Zwane has indicated that they will receive a report from the club's medical team regarding the tall player's injury on Friday.

Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana 

The experienced midfielder, who was Pirates' first-choice midfielder last season, has struggled with niggling injuries this season.Monare's last appearance for the Buccaneers was against TS Galaxy on September 10 which has seen Miguel Timm cement his place in the team in the former's absence.

Thabang Monare

The mercurial attacker has not featured for Pirates since August due to an injury and he has proven to be injury-prone in the last few seasons. Pirates coach Jose Riveiro&nbsp;has stated that Lorch's return date from his injury is unknown when asked about the 2018-19 PSL Footballer of the Year.

Thembinkosi Lorch 

The Chiefs captain picked up an injury during the game against Stellenbosch FC on October&nbsp;9 and he has since missed Amakhosi's last three matches. The Glamour Boys are yet to provide an injury update on Khune who has proven to be injury prone in the last few years having made just five league appearances&nbsp;since the start of last term.

Itumeleng Khune

Miguel Timm will definitely&nbsp;miss this weekend's match as the Pirates midfielder is suspended. The 30-year-old, who has been a permanent fixture in the Bucs starting line-up,&nbsp;will be serving a one-match suspension.

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Khune, Lorch and big stars likely to miss Soweto Derby clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates | Goal.com South Africa

GOAL takes a look at Itumeleng Khune, Thembinkosi Lorch and players who could miss the Soweto Derby on Saturday.

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