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Predicting Orlando Pirates' XI to face TS Galaxy in a PSL match - Deano van Rooyen out, Bandile Shandu in?

Bucs will be away in this midweek fixture and Jose Riveiro is likely not to make many changes from the team that saw them record a win over Usuthu.

Orlando Pirates will be targeting their sixth successive win when they visit TS Galaxy at the Mbombela Stadium for a PSL clash on Tuesday evening. 

The Sea Robbers have got their 2024/25 Premier Soccer League journey off to a flyer - having won their first five games.

Red-hot Buccaneers beat AmaZulu 2-1 on Friday as they look determined to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns' league dominance this season. 

Here, GOAL looks at Riveiro's troops and predicts how he can line up his team against the struggling Rockets. 

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  • Sipho Chaine, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine

    Chaine has had decent performances since the start of the season and he should continue to start in goal. 

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  • Thabiso Monyane, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    RIGHT-BACK: Thabiso Monyane

    Monyane was not in the matchday squad in Pirates' win over AmaZulu. He is likely to start ahead of Paseka Mako who came on to replace the injured Deano van Rooyen in the game against Usuthu.

  • Deon Hotto, Orlando PiratesBackpage

    LEFT-BACK: Deon Hotto

    The Namibia international is an important member in the Riveiro-led team and his experience could be crucial against TS Galaxy. 

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  • Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi

    The Bafana Bafana international will surely continue to lead the team in the absence of Tapelo Xoki and Olisa Ndah, who are both injured. 

  • Orlando Pirates defender Thabiso Sesane, April 2024BackPagePix

    CENTRE-BACK: Thabiso Sesane

    Sesane has been consistent since the start of the season. He has become a trusted soldier in Riveiro's side and he should continue to be partnered with Sibisi in central defence.

  • Makhehlene Makhaula, Orlando Pirates, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Makhehlene Makhaula

    Although both players are experienced, the Spanish tactician prefers Makhaula over fit and ready Miguel Timm. 

  • Thalente Mbatha, Orlando PiratesBackpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thalente Mbatha

    Mbatha has established himself as one of the top performers for Riveiro's team since his arrival at the club in January 2024. 

  • Patrick Maswanganyi, Orlando Pirates, August 2024Backpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFILDER: Patrick Maswanganyi

    The Buccaneers are not the same without his presence on the field. 

  • Mohau Nkota, Orlando Pirates, October 2024Backpagepix

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Mohau Nkota

    Brimming with confidence after a steering display against AmaZulu on Friday, the youngster will be aiming to continue shining.

  • Relebohile Mofokeng, Jose Riveiro, Orlando Pirates, October 2024Backpagepix

    LEFT-ATTACKER: Relebohile Mofokeng

    The 20-year-old star has been having a good combination with Nkota in the absence of an injured Monnapule Saleng. 

  • Mabasa, MakgopaGOAL

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Evidence Makgopa

    The towering striker has been in good form lately, Riveiro is likely to start with him ahead of Tshegofatso Mabasa.

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