Riveiro says he’ll play Orlando Pirates’ youngsters when they are ready

“But you need to play those guys when they are ready to make an affect and have continuity, not just hope that something is going to happen. We need to help those guys have a long career.” 

Riveiro said he will play academy products when he feels they are ready for the step up. 

“It is not that easy to say let’s play them and see what happens. As a philosophy I don’t care so much if a player is 18, 20 or 30, as long as I feel that he can be helpful for the future of the club.  

“They need to be prepared, otherwise it is just be about looking for a personal record and I am not looking for that.” 

Third-placed Pirates (34 points) will be out to make ground on SuperSport (39) on Saturday evening (5.45pm).

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