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Orlando Pirates will today leave for KwaZulu-Natal where they will hold a training session at the 54,000-seater Moses Mabhida Stadium \u2013 the venue for their Telkom Knockout final against BidVest Wits on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Pirates coach Julio Leal \u2013 whose team lost 3-1 to Wits when the sides met in a League match last month \u2013 says he now has some knowledge of Roger de Sa’s tactical approach.<\/p>\n

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“I believe that we know more about them after the (League) game. They were the better team because they were in good shape,” said Leal, according to Kickoff.com.<\/em><\/p>\n

Leal says the presence of two of his key players \u2013 skipper Lucky Lekgwathi and striker Benni McCarthy \u2013 would turn the tide in Pirates’ favour.<\/p>\n

Unlike in their League match against Wits, Pirates are likely to field a full strength side on Saturday with midfielder Dikgang Mabalane \u2013 who has a hamstring injury \u2013 being the only player who has been ruled out of the match.<\/p>\n

“These two players (Lucky and Benni) are very important although we also have other capable players,” said the Pirates coach.<\/p>\n

“Lucky is the captain and a key figure in defence while Benni brings to the team strength, maturity which helps us to keep possession of the ball for longer periods.<\/p>\n

“Benni has shown that he can make the difference,” adds the Brazilian coach.<\/p>\n

Leal said he is also preparing his team for a possible penalty shootout in the event of a draw after extra time.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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