Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes all the players in his squad will get an opportunity this season.
Ouaddou has faced questions about the changes he has made to his team by opting for new signings instead of those that were regulars last term under Jose Riveiro.
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With results not going his way upon the start of the new season, the Moroccan-Frenchman has come under scrutiny.
Sipho Mbule, Sihle Nduli, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Yanela Mbuthuma, Tshepang Moremi, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Tshepo Mashiloane, Abdoulaye Mariko, Oswin Appollis, and Lebone Seema have all had minutes within the first three matches played by the club after being signed during the off-season.
This has meant they have taken places of those that were regulars last season under Riveiro who include Thalente Mbatha, Makhehlene Makhaula, Deano van Rooyen, Bandile Shandu, Evidence Makgopa, and Tshegofatso Mabasa have taken a back seat.
"It is very important to understand the size of the club and what we want to achieve," says Ouaddou in his reasoning.
"We have talented players, we have good players and a big squad.
"Everybody is important, like I said, for the club.
"And everybody will get the possibility to compete and to show what he is able to bring for the club.
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"There are a lot of new players, and our duty is to integrate them and to give them the opportunity to perform and show themselves.
"But everyone is definitely important for us this season," says Ouaddou.
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