Depth test for Downs ahead of Pirates match

Mamelodi Sundowns' squad will be stretched in putting up with the depth test facing them ahead of the crunch league match against Orlando Pirates. The two rivals will come up against each other at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon in a game of interest in matters relating to the top of the standings. READ: Downs in suspense as Cardoso discloses no one wants to play Miguel Cardoso has been hesitant in disclosing the full extent of absentees, but it has been established that his list of players missing is in double figures. Teboho Mokoena will serve his one-match suspension after picking up his fourth yellow card of the season. Another suspension will relate to Miguel Reisinho after he was red-carded just minutes into his debut at the beginning of October in the Carling Knockout defeat to Marumo Gallants. On the injury front, Themba Zwane is yet to be involved in making contact at training after his most recent injury. There will be no Mothobi Mvala as he has undergone surgery. Malibongwe Khoza will not be involved after coming out with ankle discomfort against Remo Stars. While there were fears that it could be worse, it has since been medically established that he will come back quicker. Teenage winger Kutlwano Letlhaku is also not available due to injury reasons as he is in a moon boot. The next absentee is Thapelo Morena, who came back with a knock from the last national team camp. READ | Cardoso: How Mokoena was affected by Bafana controversy Iqraam Rayners has been cleared as well after the medical fears that came up at the start of the last Bafana Bafana camp. Siyabonga Mabena, Thato Sibiya, Gomolemo Kekana, and Bennet Mokoena have not been training with the first team due to school commitments with the exam season in motion.