Injury concerns affected the Buccaneers last season and the problem has arisen again ahead of the new season
Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has confirmed that four of his players will be out of the Carling Black Label Cup tie against Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday.
The match at Orlando Stadium will see captain Happy Jele, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Zakhele Lepasa and Zimbabwean attacker Terrence Dzvukamanja ruled out.
Zinnbauer describes the injuries as “disruptive” as he has to adjust his squad with derby bragging rights at stake.