This after his team were thumped 4-1 by Zamalek in a CAF Confederation Cup Group B decider on Sunday.
Pirates also lost 1-0 at Bloemfontein Celtic in their previous Absa Premiership tie, leaving the Soweto giants with three points from as many games.
“It's back to the League and we got Aces and it is vitally important we collect three points,” Tinkler says.
“It is an important game for us, we need to collect three points we are playing at home, we have to.”
Tinkler adds that he will be shuffling his defence following the heavy defeat in Cairo.
“We make changes when we deem it necessary. I have to make changes. I'm not going to point fingers at anybody or individual. I think everybody was at fault from the defence to attack.
“Yes, we conceded goals through the flank which is obviously a massive concern for us. We need to go back to the drawing board and fix those issues.”
Centre-back Rooi Mahamutsa is expected to return to the starting line-up after being benched against Zamalek.
Meanwhile, Senegalese midfielder is doubtful for the game after being granted compassionate leave following the death of his mother.