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The 31-year-old lasted just 24 minutes in the MTN8 final against Bloemfontein Celtic last weekend.
Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabang Monare has been ruled out for Wednesday’s Premier Soccer League clash against Chippa United at Orlando Stadium.
The former Bidvest Wits star was unable to go beyond the 24th minute after injuring himself during MTN8’s win over Bloemfontein Celtic last Saturday and was replaced by match hero Thembinkosi Lorch.
He will now miss the Chilli Boys’ performance as he explains the extent of his injury, while also talking about settling in Pirates, whom he joined from Bidvest Wits in October.
“I went to do a scan so that nothing breaks or breaks. It’s just a bruise on the bones, “Monare said. Marawa Sport around the world in Radio 2000.
“That is positive for me, so now I am looking forward to recovery and coming back to help the team. I’m not really sure [how long I will be out] But the doctor spoke for something like a week or two.
“It feels good [being a starter at Pirates]. As for the team, we have a solid squad and for the coach to believe in my abilities, it also means a lot to be involved in a Cup final for a club like the Orlando Pirates. “
On Wednesday, the Pirates who have drawn draws in their last two league games will be missing a man in their ‘MMM’ midfield combination of Monare, Ben Motshwari and Fortune Makaringe.
But Monare downplays that association as he draws other players as more effective than just the MMM.
“There is a lot of chemistry within the team. Obviously, a lot of people see us on the field of play, but off the field we relax together, we talk about football, we talk about ideas together, how to defend, penetrate. We are talking about the game most of the time, ”Monare said.
“Most of the things really happen off the field, where we discuss how we can improve each other and ourselves as individuals so that we can help the team move forward. There are also players like [Linda] Mtambo, [Nkanyiso] Zungu, [Siphesihle] Ndlovu. We have a strong team. Looking at those guys, we have a superior team. “
At Pirates, Monare found several players he shared the dressing room with at Wits, including Frank Mhango, Motshwari, captain Thulani Hlatshwayo, Terrence Dzvukamanja and Deon Hotto.
“It’s so good [finding people he played with at Wits]. But right now we are under different instructions in a team where keeping the ball is more important, ”Monare said.
“Obviously you have to learn from the guys who have been there and the new management we are under now. It makes life easier to work with faces you once worked with before. “
