Orlando Pirates are to be without two key players for their next match as coach Jose Riveiro and the team will aim to open the gap in the race for a second place finish after SuperSport United and Kaizer Chiefs dropped points in their most recent matches.
SuperSport has been held to a 0-0 draw by Stellenbosch FC on Tuesday, while Chiefs lost 2-1 against Swallows FC on Monday.
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A win for Pirates against Royal AM this afternoon would take them four points more than SuperSport, while Chiefs would be eight points behind.
However, the Buccaneers have been dealt a huge blow in their preparations for the match with both Miguel Timm and Kabelo Dlamini unavailable.
Both players have been crucial in the progress for Riveiro's team throughout the season, but as confirmed by the club they are suspended after picking up their respective fourth yellow cards in the previous fixture against TS Galaxy, which Bucs won 2-1.
"The hosts will be without midfielders, Miguel Timm and Kabelo Dlamini, who have each picked up enough yellows throughout the season to trigger a one-match suspension," confirmed Pirates on the club's official website.
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The club hinted on possible changes to the line-up.
"The two players' absence means a possible start for the likes of Makhehleni Makhaula and Fortune Makaringe after the two players made cameo appearances in Mbombela," stated Bucs.
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