Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic says that his side will approach their Absa Premiership opener against Chippa United like a Champions League final.

The former Uganda national team mentor returned to the Soweto giants for his second stint in charge subsequent to club’s worst-ever season in the PSL-era, finishing in 11th position on the table.

Micho took over the reins from Kjell Jonevret earlier this month and despite only having a weeks to oversee the squad, the 47-year-old is content with preparations heading into the Saturday’s tie against The Chilli Boys in addition to commenting on the size of his squad.

“I’m honoured to be the head coach of Orlando Pirates and the players have worked hard, they show deication and commitment at training,” he said at a press conference.

“The players are determined and they want to give their best, this is a basis we can build on.

“I’m satisfied with work we have done in the short space of time,’ he added.

Sredojevic added that his squad are ready do duty against Dan Malasela’s side in addition to commenting on the new signings.

“I respect Chippa and the other teams, but we will take every match as it comes and the approach will be that of [a] Champions League final.

“New players that have come in have addded some value to the team,” he concluded.

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