Rollers accused of neglect

Township Rollers FC management are facing serious allegations of medical neglect towards their players. According to sources, the team's management has been reportedly ignoring the players' injuries, failing to provide proper medical assessment and care. As a result, many players play with injuries, unable to fully recover, and this has led to an increasing number of players unable to complete a full 90-minute match.According to an insider source, Township Rollers' financial struggles have forced them to prioritize match-day expenses over proper medical care for injured players. The source has disclosed that the team is making compromises in this area, resulting in injured players not receiving adequate treatment.It appears that Township Rollers' alleged neglect of player injuries has resulted in a widespread health crisis in their squad. Almost every player is reported to be unfit, and every match sees at least more than two players leave the field due to injury, only to be replaced by another injured player. This revolving door of injuries highlights the urgent need for the team to prioritize player welfare and invest in proper medical assessments and care for their players. Without adequate intervention, the team risks facing long-term consequences, not only for the players but also for the team's overall performance this season, both in the premier league and Orange FA cup.During the recent match between Township Rollers and Orapa United, which ended in a 1-1 draw, the injury crisis within Township Rollers was further highlighted. Edwin Moalosi, carrying an injury, was unable to complete the first half and was substituted out in the 29th minute. Additionally, Mbatshi Elias, who has struggled with injuries since the start of the season, was also substituted out during the match. According to an insider source, both players had carried their respective injuries into the game.In addition to the injuries worrying Edwin Moalosi and Mbatshi Elias, key player Mogakolodi Ngele has also been struggling with injury issues throughout the season. Their playing time has been inconsistent, often unable to complete full matches. At times they do not play at all. Segolame Boy and Thabo Rakhale are also reported to be suffering from injuries. Despite their struggles, both players have continued to feature in matches for the team, although with reduced effectiveness due to their physical limitations. According to our insider source, the root cause of these persistent injuries is attributed to the team's management's failure to provide adequate support for player recovery.After Township Rollers' latest draw against Orapa United, head coach Innocent Morapedi acknowledged that the team is grappling with widespread injuries. He said that a large proportion of the players are unfit and not able to perform at their peak. Despite these challenges, Morapedi praised the team's efforts and stated that the players are pushing themselves on the field to secure a win. When asked about the root cause of the injuries and the team's inadequate response, Morapedi deflected, suggesting that the management would be better equipped to provide commentary on the matter.Efforts to reach the team's management for comment on these allegations have borne no fruit as they failed to respond by press time.

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