Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has explained why it is so difficult to break into the Bucs line-up after Terrence Dzvukamaja’s exploits in their 3-1 win over the Golden Arrows in a DStv Premiership clash at the Orlando Stadium last Saturday.
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Dzvukamanja has been one of the forgotten players at Pirates, with the Zimbabwe striker making just one appearance for the club before the Arrows game.
But given the chance on Saturday, he made it 2-1 to Pirates late on and helped secure three vital points.
Riveiro said he has a pool of players full of quality, and his entry into the matchday squad or starting line-up depends on how the players perform in training.
“With the quality that exists in every position, the forward department is no exception. The competition is very tough, it is difficult to get into the starting eleven, even to get into the 20 (matchday squad),” said the Bucs coach.
“So, when the players are on the field, it means they are having fun during the week. We believe in our training process. Being on the 20-man list means they are doing a good job during the week.
Riveiro would love to see Dzvukamanja score, especially coming off the bench with a team desperate to win.
“In this case, I am very happy, because his justice came against all the odds, he was well received, but he was able to score a very important goal for the team. That is why he is here (player), to do his best,” he said .
“If we (could) … support them in difficult times … it’s not the same when you go on the field with 20 minutes and you’re leading 3-0, it’s like when you take responsibility to change the result. I think Terrence and all the players coming off the bench did a great job.
The win moved the Bucs from eighth in the league standings to fifth with 22 points after 16 games. It was also their first win of the year and they will look to build on that when they host Stellenbosch FC on Sunday.