Sundowns' coach spoke about their new signing before the Pirates game

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Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will battle for the all-important maximum points at Loftus Verfeld Stadium on Saturday night. What's on everyone's mind is the availability of the former Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch who recently made headlines for signing for their arch-rivals Downs. There have been videos of him preparing for his new journey at Chloorkop. Now, it would be interesting to see if he'll be part of the side that will face his former team. Although it would be a bitter-sweet moment for Nyoso as he's been part of the Soweto giants for almost a decade.

Nevertheless, the Downs head coach Rulani Mokwena has spoken about this matter as the fans are wondering if he'll make his debut against his former side. Lorch does have information about his former teammates which can be used when he's on the pitch. Surely, it might be a gamble that Mokwena would want to take just for the sake of three points. As he knows that an attack-minded player has the ability to destroy the opponents. But Mokwena feels thar he'll Jace to battle for his position in the starting eleven, nothing will be given on a silver platter. “Lorch comes into the team, and he knows he has to earn the right to play,” he told local journalists.

Furthermore, the Tshwane giants do have a deadly attack which will give the coaches a headache when it comes to choosing their starting eleven. The 30-year-old star has been looking fit, despite all the challenges he had go through last year. "He has to fight like everybody else has to fight for a place in this team and meritocracy is such an important part of my coaching principles," said the Downs coach speaking to the media.

Former Chiefs player talks about Sundowns recent addition

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The former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has shared a few words around Mamelodi Sundowns recent signing Thembinkosi Lorch. After making a debut against Orlando Pirates at Loftus Verfeld Stadium this past weekend which wasn't expected for him to walk into the starting eleven. However, his showing has impressed Khanye who felt that he's a great addition at Chloorkop. Also, he'll a superb competition for the Downs deputy captain Themba Zwane who has been playing more games within the club. Although, he needed to be rested after he part of the bronze winning Bafana Bafana side at the African Cup of Nations.

This has given Lorch an opportunity to be getting game time which is what he needs to show why Rulani Mokwena signed him from the Buccaneers. Especially when there was an age factor, but Sundowns plans per season, and they'll recruit all the necessary players that they need at that time. As they're competing in the CAF Champions League and also, the Premier Soccer League (PSL). They have a tough schedule which will require a squad rotation, so that everyone gets a chance to play. “Lorch did very well, he fitted like a glove. There is competition for ‘Mshishi’ [Themba Zwane] now,” Khanye told iDiski TV as per Phakaaathi.

As time goes, the Downs technical team might want to try something different and pair both Lorch and Zwane together in their attack. Who knows maybe they might feed off each other's energies and end up becoming an impressive duo. “He [Zwane] is a legend for Sundowns, but now there is someone [also] there with a high profile who does well for himself. He was dynamic and he played well off the ball,” said Khanye speaking to the media.