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The Orlando Pirates are unsure of the future of their German head coach, Josef Zinnbauer, following his emergency return to Germany.
Zinnbauer rushed to the airport after the Orlando Pirates’ 3-0 MTN8 Soweto Derby victory over Kaizer Chiefs to catch an emergency flight back to Germany due to an undisclosed family crisis.
Orlando Pirates administrative manager Floyd Mbele confirmed that the club had been aware of the family emergency for over a week, however, amid the uncertainty, Mbele confirmed that Zinnbauer’s return is now based solely on the German fulfills his contract at the club, while an estimated return time is impossible. predict right now.
Orlando Pirates sweat for Zinnbauer’s return
Minutes after leading the Orlando Pirates to a historic 3-0 victory over rivals Kaizer Chiefs, Zinnbauer confirmed that he will return home to attend to a family crisis. Later, the club issued a statement confirming that a special “permit” had been granted to their coach.
The statement also claimed that Zinnbauer will return to lead the Buccaneers and Mbele has shed light on when and if the German will return.
“We knew about Zinnbauer’s family problem 10 days before the game, they kept us up to date at all times, but it was a question of when he wanted to leave, before or after the derby or even after the international break. We (the Orlando Pirates management) left the decision to him. “- Floyd Mbele told SAFM.
“We are not sure when he will return. We leave everything to the coach because it is a delicate matter. We hope that he will return because he has a contract with the club and has to fulfill his obligations. But there is no time frame. “
Fadlu Davids to take over as head coach
Zinnbauer’s assistant coach, Fadlu Davids, has been tasked with leading the Orlando Pirates. The former Maritzburg United mentor will take over the team against Bloemfontein Celtic on Wednesday night, however uncertainty remains over who will lead the team in Saturday night’s MTN8 semi-final second leg Soweto Derby.
“Right now our focus is on the game against Bloemfontein Celtic, Fadlu Davids will lead the team. As for the derby, we will take care of that match after Wednesday, whether or not the coach is there. Added Orlando Pirates Administrative Manager Floyd Mbele.
The Orlando Pirates hope their instability off the field doesn’t hamper them in a crucial week of league and cup soccer. The Buccaneers made an important statement over the weekend by beating the Orlando Pirates, however their performance was overshadowed by the abrupt departure of their head coach.
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