Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are set to clash on Saturday in the Nedbank Cup final that will be staged at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
This will be a massive game for either side; the Glamour Boys haven't won a trophy for a decade. Furthermore, they will be seeking revenge against their old rivals who have won the last five Soweto Derbies across all competitions, including the recent 2-1 defeat in the Premier Soccer League.
The Buccaneers have won the last two editions and will be aiming to make it three in a row this weekend.
While Amakhosi don't have any competitive midweek assignments ahead of the final, the Sea Robbers played Golden Arrows in the league on Tuesday. However, coach Riveiro made a few changes, resting his key players for the big assignment on Saturday.
‘Miguel prefers to play than train'
Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel has divided views about his team not having a game in midweek ahead of their date with Pirates.
“Personally, after [last weekend's] loss, if I could, I would play the next game to forget the bad result, but, of course, with more time to prepare, it's easier for us because we have more days to prepare technically and mentally. Pirates have to be ready for their game, but we also had that problem in the past, playing three [games] in seven days. Of course, it's difficult, but it's something we or they can't control,” he told the media.
“We have to focus on what we can control, and what we can focus on and control right now is to prepare for the game during the week. There are many points of view. If you ask me, if I prefer to train or to play, I will tell you to play, of course. So, for me as a player, if I play in the middle of the week and then on the weekend, it will be better.
“But in terms of the physical and mental [aspect], maybe the best option would be without a game in the middle of the week, but yeah, it is what it is,” Miguel concluded.
