Orlando Pirates have provided an update on nine players on the injury list ahead of the resumption of the DStv Premiership.
The 12-day international break has offered José Riveiro’s charges some much-needed recovery time for players on the mend.
The Buccaneers have nine players on the injury list but three players have returned to full training, including Kabelo Dlamini, Lesedi Kapinga and Kermit Erasmus.
Meanwhile, five players will remain on the sidelines as they mend their way back to full fitness, which includes Azola Matrose, Innocent Maela, Sipho Chaine, Makhehlene Makhaula and Thabiso Monyane.
Pirates has since revealed the status of nine players on the injury list, which reads:
Azola Matrose (Fibula):
Azola rejoined the Club at the beginning of the season carrying an injury he suffered while on loan at Chippa United. The enterprising winger suffered a fracture which required surgery. The 20-year-old continues to receive treatment and should return to full training in the new year.
Innocent Maela (Adductor):
Maela continues to make positive strides towards recovery after opting to undergo corrective surgery on a niggling groin strain. The Bucs’ Captain is four weeks post op (18 September) and is expected to return to training in December.
Kabelo Dlamini (Ankle):
Good news to come out of the medical team is that of the recovery of Kabelo Dlamini who has returned to full training last week. Dlamini had suffered a Grade 2 tear in training on October 12.
Sipho Chaine (Knee):
Goalkeeper Sipho Chaine continues to receive treatment after suffering a Grade 1 tear in the Carling Black Label Knockout clash against Cape Town Spurs. The nature of the injury has a 6-8 week recovery period and Chaine is now four weeks post injury.
Makhehlene Makhaula (Hamstring):
Makhaula is a week away from making full recovery after spending the last 18 days recovering from a hamstring strain.
Paseka Mako (Knee):
Paseka returned from national team duty complaining of discomfort in his knee. Tests were carried upon his return which showed that the 29-year-old had suffered a PCL tear ruling him out for up to six months. Mako has undergone a very successful surgery and is already one month post op.
Lesedi Kapinga (Hamstring):
Kapinga has recovered from a Grade 2 hamstring strain which has sidelined him for the past month. The 28-year-old has since returned to full training.
Kermit Erasmus (Hamstring):
Kermit is expected to return to full training today after recovering from a hamstring strain in the 1-0 win over rivals Kaizer Chiefs.
Thabiso Monyane (Knee):
Monyane suffered a Grade 2 tear of the MCL in the Soweto Derby. He is currently in the acute phase of rehab and is expected to return to training in December.
