Mpho Makola and Musa Nyatama should be restored to the starting line-up for Orlando Pirates on Wednesday when they take on Bidvest Wits in the Premiership‚ looking to put behind them the disappointment of their cup exit at the weekend. The two midfielders were rested as coach Milutin Sredojevic embarked on a new rotation system in anticipation of a taxing programme for Pirates this season‚ particularly when they start competing in the 2018-19 African Champions League in November. The game against Wits will be the fourth in 10 days for Pirates‚ who played two hours on Saturday night against SuperSport United before being eliminated through penalties. Extra time But Sredojevic believes those players who have already played in all three matches of the new season will be able to handle yet another game‚ even after being forced to play extra time in Saturday’s MTN8 quarterfinal loss to SuperSport. "From a fitness aspect I believe we have matched our opponents and we have lasted‚" said Sr...
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