Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to face Golden Arrows - Monnapule Saleng set to start in Jose Riveiro's farewell game?

Bucs go into the midweek clash hoping to achieve a season double over Abafana Bes'thende.

After failing to defend the Nedbank Cup, Orlando Pirates are back to the Premier Soccer League campaign, hoping to resuscitate their faint dream of beating Mamelodi Sundowns to the title.

On Tuesday, Bucs will face Golden Arrows, and this match carries some significance given that it will be Jose Riveiro's last game in charge of the Soweto giants.

Against Abafana Bes'thende, the Sea Robbers will be looking to make it three straight wins in the league with Monnapule Saleng, having spotted training with his Bucs teammates ahead of the game.

For his final game, GOAL takes a look at how the Spaniard will line up his charges at the Orlando Stadium.

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GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine
Under Riveiro, the South African goalkeeper has been an undisputed starter, and this is expected to continue.

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RIGHT-BACK: Deano van Rooyen
Against Chiefs in Durban, the former Stellenbosch fullback played for 86 minutes before he was replaced by Bandile Shandu. The former Stellies captain is expected to be preferred again over his club rival.
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RIGHT-BACK: Paseka Mako
Mako last started during the league duel against Chiefs and came on as a substitute during their last game against Arrows.
In the cup final, he was an unused substitute but is a candidate to start again on Tuesday.

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CENTRE-BACK: Mbekezeli Mbokazi
One of the promising players under Riveiro and has always been trusted even in high-profile games.
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CENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi
He made a return to the starting XI for the match against Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final after missing the previous two games.
His experience will be needed at the heart of defence as Bucs chase a win on their own turf.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Makhehlene Makhaula
His experience and output in midfield have always assured him of a starting berth.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thalente Mbatha
The 25-year-old was available again for Riveiro against Chiefs and started in Durban and should keep his place in the starting XI.
Upon his return, he received a yellow card again in the 84th minute, and this means he should play with caution.
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ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Relebohile Mofokeng
Another youngster who has shown huge potential under Riveiro, with the Spaniard taking charge of his last game, the 20-year-old is expected to be deployed again.
The emergence of Karim Kimvuidi should be a welcome development for the Bucs, as it brings competition among its forwards, but Mofokeng is expected to start against Arrows.
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RIGHT ATTACKER: Mohau Nkota
Nkota, who provided an assist against Chiefs in the league game, is expected to start against Abafana Bes'thende, as he is one of the sharp creative brains in the final third for the Sea Robbers.
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LEFT ATTACKER: Deon Hotto
He did not play in the last game against Arrows.
But in both games against Chiefs, the experienced Namibian provided assists, and this underlines his importance in terms of attacking threat for Pirates.
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CENTRE-FORWARD: Evidence Makgopa
Makgopa continues to prove why he has been preferred to Tshegofatso Mabasa.
The 28-year-old started and scored in both games against Amakhosi, and since Riveiro will want to end his reign with a win, he should start his lethal attacker.