NEWS: Benedict Vilakazi shares his choice to fill the void left by Thembinkosi Lorch’s departure
Thembinkosi Lorch departed the Orlando Pirates to join Mamelodi Sundowns, and Benedict Tso Vilakazi says that the Buccaneers’ midfield is severely lacking.
Thembinkosi Lorch departed the Orlando Pirates to join Mamelodi Sundowns, and Benedict Tso Vilakazi says that the Buccaneers’ midfield is severely lacking.
Vilakazi, who has personally worn Pirates and Sundowns shirts, voiced his worries about how Lorch’s departure will affect the Pirates’ chances of winning the championship.
The loss of such a vital player for the Pirates is a huge blow, Vilakazi said, as reported by The Sowetan. It is a blow to your chances of competing with Sundowns for the league to lose a player of that caliber. He was really an important player.
However, Vilakazi believes that Lesedi Kapinga, 28, has the potential to be the best replacement for Lorch, given his departure. He stated, I believe Kapinga can come in and make a difference if they can give him a chance. Giving him a chance will boost his confidence since athletes don’t just turn into terrible players overnight.
Although there have been rumors that other players might step up, Vilakazi thinks Kapinga is the best option because of his skill set and style. Vilakazi declared, No player on the team will replace another. Your best option is to find a guy who can fill Lorch’s role and work on developing him.
With Lorch joining Sundowns, the power dynamics in South African football have changed significantly, and the Buccaneers now have to focus on recovering ahead of their next games. In the meantime, Sundowns strengthened their team throughout the transfer window with a number of noteworthy additions, solidifying their place in the running for domestic titles.
The focus of the Pirates’ DStv Premiership campaign will be on their matchup against Chippa United on February 13, where Lorch’s absence will be felt greatly. Vilakazi’s recognition of Kapinga’s ability, however, has raised hopes that the Buccaneers can overcome this difficult time and continue to compete for hardware.
