Let’s stop this carousel and beat Chippa – Kjell

up front to finish off inviting goal-scoring opportunities.

The Swedish coach said such a poor performance cannot continue if they are to stand a chance of finishing in the top eight at the end of the season.

As it stands, Pirates are ninth on the Absa Premiership standings with 28 points from 24 matches, while Chippa are 12th with 24 points from 25 games.

“This is going to be another tough game for us,” Jonevret said.

“My only wish is that my side do not stay in bed like Chilli Boys had gone 10 league games without a win in their campaign, leading up to this tie.

Chippa are two points ahead of relegationthreatened Baroka and Highlands Park, who are at the bottom of the table with 22 points each.

Failure to produce a win in this match will see the Chilli Boys slip down the PSL standings, should both the Lions of the North and Bakgaga pick up maximum points in their upcoming fixtures.

Despite his anguish, Jonevret expressed confidence in his side, adding that they would turn up against a Chippa side who will go into this clash without their head coach.

Chippa coach Dan “Dance” Malesela was given “special leave” by the club after his side’s continued winless streak got extended to ten matches on Tuesday following their 3-2 defeat to the Team of Choice in their own backyard.

His assistant Mbuyiselo Sambu will be in temporary charge.

“There’ still a lot of football – and a lot to play for.