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The saga between the Buccaneers winger and the club continues and the coach was forced to say something about the player.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has responded to the question of Monnapule Saleng’s continued absence from matchday squads.
Saleng last featured for the Soweto giants in an official match in December 2024 but has fallen out with his bosses as he pushed for a move abroad.
GOAL takes a look at what fans have been saying after Riveiro answered the Saleng question.
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Not happy at all
You can see him in his eyes he is not happy – Tsepedi De Monyokanist
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Jose is going
That is why he doesn’t want to extend the contract, he is going this one… Just because Saleng is from Bloemhof they treat him badly he must stand firm and demand what he is worth, then other players will open their eyes and follow as well… – Leronic March
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Stand up for players Jose
You should stand up for your players – Oupa Mdluli
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Bucs are not a side hustle
Pirates are not a side hustle, it’s big business and he can’t just do what he wants, there are NDA’s and contracts signed and everyone should focus on their job which is what this wise coach does – Sanele M Makhoba
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Why Pitso will never coach Pirates or Chifes
That’s why coach like Pitso will never coach Pirates and Chifes, Sleng is a factor in this season’s failure or success, including Caf. And the gap left by bra Stan is felt right now – Oupa Mdluli
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Making Saleng a scapegoat
scapegoatBig business but poor planning they making Saleng a scapegot, this could have been handled professionally every worker has a contract but it’s also your right to negotiate based on the contract now we taking sides not knowing the other side coach and management don’t say anything – Peace Makepe
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No player is bigger than Pirates
June is around the corner, you mean to tell me we won’t have an issue like this again because players are also human. What if this happens to Mofokeng, Khoza must stop this no player is bigger than the team always we won’t will anything major – Oupa Mdluli
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Pirates management is letting us down big time
I won’t be surprised to see this guy also leaving us at the end of the season, Pirates management is letting us down big time – Hendricks Keabotse
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Bucs exploiting Saleng
Truth is everyone knows the truth except fans. Pirates again is exploiting a player here – Elimuva VA Azahc
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Forget about Saleng
noIn summary, Saleng is not longer part of the team – Tebogo Enferno Makgoka
