Orlando Pirates are showing a thirst for input in their training sessions‚ new coach Josef Zinnbauer has said‚ explaining how the Buccaneers have looked revitalised in his first four matches.
Pirates meet Highlands Park at Orlando Stadium on Saturday with Zinnbauer’s start of three wins and a draw from increasingly having the appearance of being produced by method than beginner’s luck‚ or just the normal lift that the arrival of a coach can result in.
He continued: “The feeling is good. It was my first time that we had a big game. And for me it was important that my team produced good work.“Compliments to my team – we worked very well without the ball.” A 4-1 away thrashing of Polokwane City and Wednesday night’s win against Sundowns have followed‚ where increasingly Pirates’ use of the ball in possession has improved. Zinnbauer is more pleased with the positioning and management of Bucs’ play without the ball.“And we have a player‚ Luvuyo Memela‚ who produced a great game [against Sundowns].
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