Thembinkosi Lorch out for five weeks after undergoing surgery

Orlando Pirates will be without one of their star players Thembinkosi Lorch for up to five weeks, the club revealed on Monday.

The 27-year-old was withdrawn from the field during the first half of the 1-0 league victory over Bloemfontein Celtic at Dr Molemela Stadium. He missed the crucial second leg of the MTN 8 semifinal tie against rivals Kaizer Chiefs.

Thembinkosi Lorch out for five weeks

Having sustained a knee injury against Celtic, he underwent surgery to remove excess cartilage, and will be out of action for over a month according to a statement issued out by Pirates.

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official website. “According to the Bucs medical team, Lorch underwent surgery to remove osteochondroma in the knee. He is expected to make a full recovery.”

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This means that Pirates will be without Lorch – who had been showing glimpses of his old form – when they take on Supersport United at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

The projected length of his injury lay-off could mean that he will only be back in action after the December break.