The former Kaizer Chiefs coach has been constantly linked with the German tactician's job following the 2020/21 campaign
Former Orlando Pirates striker Phumdzo Manenzhe has insisted Josef Zinnbauer needs to be respected.
The Buccaneers have been credited with an interest in Steve Komphela, who is currently part of the Mamelodi Sundowns technical team as the senior coach.
Komphela has reportedly been earmarked by Bucs management as a potential replacement for Zinnbauer at the Houghton-based giants.
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Zinnbauer's future at Pirates is said to be uncertain after he failed to guide Pirates to a top-two finish in the PSL in the recent 2020/21 season.