Orlando Pirates Medical Team confirmed that Matlaba is battling with a bout of flue and will not be available for the selection against Mpumalanga Black Aces this evening.
I
know Pirates fans were shocked by VV unorthodox tactical decision against
Kaizer Chiefs but it is unfair to initiate ill informed conspiracy theory
without substantiated facts about Matlaba situation.
Thabo
is an integral part of the Orlando Pirates with a big role to play. The coach
justified his omission against Chiefs and
indeed Chiefs scored from set piece due to lack of adequate aerial ability in
the box.
The coach acknowledged that he limited the offensive movement
by weakening the team wing play due to the absence of Matlaba against Chiefs
and ready to amend the tactical error by reinstating him at his left back
position in forthcoming games.
I blame Willard Katsande for this conspiracy theory as many
Pirates fans are still mental disturbed by the derby outcome.
