Riveiro Coy on Giving Updates on Saleng, Other Players Ahead of Baroka Clash

• Jose Riveiro speaks ahead of Orlando Pirates clash against Baroka in the Nedbank Cup round of 16 fixture this weekend
• The former Celta Vigo Youth Team coach failed to provide update about Monnapule Saleng and other injured players head of the match
• The Spanish tactician sparked different reactions from fans on social media after failing to give updates on Orlando Pirates players

Jose Riveiro has kept mute about giving valid updates on the availability of players like Monnapule Saleng and other injured players ahead of Orlando Pirates clash with Baroka in the Nedbank Cup.

The Sea Robbers will be hosting the lower division side at the Orlando Pirates this weekend for a place in the quarter-finals of the South African Cup competition.

The Buccaneers are expected to defeat Baroka in the tie, but they are struggling with several players battling with injuries.

Riveiro remain coy about giving updates on Saleng's availability

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According to iDiskiTimes, Riveiro shies away from questions about Saleng's availability against Baroka and other players who are out injured.

Saleng started the season on a bright note, making the difference for the Bucs in the league and cup matches, but was cut out of the squad last year in December due to unforeseeable reasons.

The South African midfielder scored five goals in 13 appearances this season, but he is yet to feature for the club this year, and, likely, he won't play against Baroka.

The Spanish mentor when asked about Saleng's situation at the club alongside other injured players, claimed he's not in charge of giving updates about and failed to give any form of detail about them.

"I don't discuss the health of my players, as it's a matter that stays within the private realm," he said when asked about Saleng and other injured players.

"When the club decides it's the right time to share information about injuries, timelines, or progress, they will do so.

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"It's not my role to disclose these details—it's not an ethical matter. While it might be nice to know how close Olisa [Ndah] or [Goodman] Mosele are to returning, or what’s going on with Saleng, that’s not something you'll hear from me."

Reactions as Riveiro fails to give updates on Saleng, others

Stevie_Stifler said:

"Khoza is stingy with money....so Saleng is going to a place where he is valued,I mean there are many useless players with contracts that make him untouchable so Saleng just wanted to be compensated for his hard work but Khoza refuses...so I don't blame him if he does leave."

MnfanOmnyama wrote:

"The coach is correct, this is misdirected the coach has no obligation to speak on internals except what the team announces. Fans are misdirecting their anger on the wrong person."

reginald_m25388 implied:

"He is afraid of his masters to come out about Saleng signing a pre contract with @Masandawana in the past he told us about players unavailability."

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Motlhanka Wilfred Kabelo commented:

"In communication circles, "you cannot not communicate." Other than keeping your stakeholders in the dark, you also force them to speculate, form perceptions and treat them as "their own truth." Orlando Pirates Supporters are stakeholders and deserve "formal communication."

Lutic Molo Mosoane reacted:

"Absolutely hogwash and evading the question. The supporters deserves regular updates about their players. It’s a standard procedure in a football club. Supporters are stakeholders in a football club."

Source: Briefly News