Ahead of their Betway Premiership clash against AmaZulu FC, Orlando Pirates have suffered a major setback with yet another player sustaining a serious injury.
Bucs have endured a difficult season on the medical front, losing Olisa Ndah to injury early in the season and Thabiso Sesane shortly afterward.
They have also been without Miguel Timm and Zakhele Lepasa as the pair nurse their knocks.
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Just last week, goalkeeper Sipho Chaine added to the list of victims, following in the injury footsteps of midfield duo Makhehlene Makhaula and Thalente Mbatha.
Ahead of their final match of the season against Usuthu, the Soweto giants have suffered another setback in the form of Selaelo Rasebotja, who confirmed via his social media that he has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
The recovery required for an injury of this nature will effectively rule the former SuperSport United man out for the rest of the season.
He is even at risk of missing out on pre-season.
The midfielder took to social media to confirm that he had undergone a successful surgery.
"Definitely not how I would’ve loved to finish the season. But God’s will always prevails, and surely this too shall pass.
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"Devastated to have torn my ACL, but I am immensely Grateful for a very successful surgery. Now it’s time to rest, recoup and prepare myself for Rehabilitation."
"Thank you all for your well wishes and kind messages. I Appreciate you All," he wrote.
Meanwhile, interim head coach Mandla Ncikazi still has options in the middle of the park, with Goodman Mosele, Miguel Timm, and Simphiwe Selepe all still available.
