Thulasizwe Mbuyane will learn later today to which extent is the seriousness of the injury he sustained in the Soweto Derby over the weekend.

The Mamelodi born forward was substituted in the 18th minute of the match after picking up what looked like a thigh strain.

Club Physiotherapist John Williams told Orlandopiratesfc.com earlier today that Mbuyane will undergo a scan later today, and only then he will be able to divulge the full extent of the injury.

“Mbuyane suffered what looks like tear in his thigh but that is all we know for now,” Williams said. “He will see a Doctor later today and only then will we be able to start with treatment. I can’t tell how long he will be out for until the results from the scan.”

Meanwhile, speaking to Orlandopiratesfc.com while on his way to see the Doctor, Mbuyane said he was disappointed to for not finishing the match.

“It was quite sad to learn that I would not be able to carry on,” said Juju. “It is hard to make it into the team especially before the derby. I was happy to have been given the nod to start the match but my joy was short lived due to this injury.

“Initially I thought it wasn’t a bad injury and hence I tried to continue but the pain was unbearable and hence I went to ground,” he explained. “I had to get on the ground and call for help – my whole family gathered in my home, to watch me playing and I was ready baba – now this injury comes, eish. I felt that I let my family down, but unfortunately I had very little control over it.

“I will see the doctor and I hope he will have good news for me,” concluded Mbuyane.