Thembinkosi Lorch's performance against Esperance on Saturday did not please Mamelodi Sundowns legend Hlompho Kekana.
The 2016 CAF Champions League winner exploded his former player.orlando pirates His low contribution in the first semi-final match against Tunisia was praised. Downs lost 1-0 to the Tunisian giants heading into the second leg in need of a win.
Despite the loss, the Tshwane team missed several chances throughout the match. Lorch was also guilty of missing a big chance to improve his team.
Kekana believes Roach has underperformed since joining Sundowns in January.
“If you recall, Roach had the same chance against Yanga but he missed it there,” he said. SABC Sports.
“Against Swallows he got a chance and missed it again. I’m counting all these chances because I don’t think he has enough confidence in front of goal since he joined Mamelodi Sundowns.
Kekana feels Lorch is underperforming at Sundowns.
“He has scored two goals, but for a player like Lorch it's not enough,” Kekana concluded.
Thembinkosi Lorhi scored his first goal for Sundowns in the 2-0 Champions League win against FC Nouadhibou. The former Orlando Pirates winger scored his first goal for Masandawana in February by edging past the goalkeeper.
The former Bafana Bafana star looked to have settled in at the club in his first six games, but has struggled since then. Manager Rulani Mokwena has entrusted Lorhi with a key role as Sundowns aim for a second Champions League title. At 30 years old, he still hasn't hit the stride that makes him a Pirates fan favorite.
Downs hosts Esperance aiming for a convincing win on Friday
Sundowns and Esperance will meet again on Friday in the Champions League second leg semi-final. The Brazilians need to win by at least two goals to reach the final.
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