Lorch out, Memela doubtful for Wits clash
Pirates reveal they will further assess the forward to see if he will be fit in time for the match.
Luvuyo Memela of Orlando Pirates (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
Orlando Pirates forward Luvuyo Memela is racing against time to recover for one of the club’s biggest matches of the season when they take on Bidvest Wits at the Bidvest Stadium on Saturday.
The winger suffered an injury during the team’s 0-0 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns on Monday evening after a clash with Downs captain Hlompho Kekana at the Orlando Stadium.
“Luvuyo suffered a deep laceration to the right anterior thigh. The laceration was 4cm by 2.5cm deep, extending to the fascia and was bleeding profusely,” read a statement from the club’s team doctor on their website.
“The wound was cleaned and sutured on the inside and the skin closure done with four nylon stitches. Anti-tetanus toxoid vaccine and antibiotics were also given as a precaution.”
The club revealed that they will further asses Memela to see if he will be fit in time for the Wits clash.
Meanwhile, Lorch will miss the Wits clash because he is serving a match ban after receiving his fourth yellow card in the Sundowns game.
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