- Pirates to miss Maswanganyi again
- Key defender set to return for Chiefs
- The two players missed recent games
BackpageOrlando Pirates dealt Patrick Maswanganyi blow after missing Al Ahly clash as Kaizer Chiefs receive much-needed boost
BackpagepixWHAT HAPPENED?
Orlando Pirates star Patrick Maswanganyi will miss another match having been absent during the Caf Champions League encounter against Al Ahly last week Saturday due to a health concern.
Kaizer Chiefs, on the other hand, suffered a defeat against Polokwane City last week Sunday without one of their key defenders.
GOAL took a look at the players who are suspended and those returning from suspension ahead of the two Soweto giants' next PSL matches.
BackpageSUSPENDED & AVAILABLE PLAYERS
Orlando Pirates
Patrick Maswanganyi - Suspended
Kaizer Chiefs
Reeve Frosler - Available for selection after completing his suspension
TS Galaxy
Mlungisi Mbunjana - Suspended
Marks Munyai - Suspended
Thato Khiba - Suspended
Marumo Gallants
Edgar Manaka - Available for selection after completing his suspension
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Pirates, who will be without Maswanganyi due to a one-match suspension against Gallants, started their PSL campaign very well having secured seven successive victories and suffered only one loss.
The Buccaneers currently occupy second place in the PSL table, tied on 21 points with log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who are on top due to a better goal difference.
Meanwhile, Chiefs find themselves in ninth place after garnering only 11 points from eight matches having been inconsistent this season.
Frosler's availability is a big boost for Amakhosi especially with Dillan Solomons being sidelined for a month due to an injury and Njabulo Blom having been unconvincing when deployed as a makeshift right-back against Royal AM and Polokwane City.
Orlando PiratesWHAT NEXT FOR CHIEFS & PIRATES
Chiefs, who are desperately seeking to turn things around, will be the visiting team against Galaxy at the Mbombela Stadium on December 16.
Meanwhile, Pirates will host Gallants at the Orlando Stadium on December 24 after taking on Stade d'Abidjan on Saturday in the Caf Champions League.
It is unclear whether Maswanganyi will be available for selection when the Buccaneers take on Stade d'Abidjan at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium.
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