Orlando Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm has addressed questions about his reduced playing time as the Soweto giants got their season off to a flying start with MTN8 success and qualification into the CAF Champions League group stage.
Bucs remain undefeated after 11 competitive matches across all competitions this season.
The results show that gradually, Jose Riveiro has seemingly found his preferred starting team.
On the downside, that has left several players on the fringes, and one of them is Timm.
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The Durban-born star signed a one-year contract extension with the side at the start of the new season but is yet to start a match so far, making two appearances from the bench.
Speaking on 947's MSW, Timm admitted he has not played as often as he would have liked but maintained that he would remain positive until his chance arrived.
"You come into this sport knowing that it's not boxing, it's not tennis; you are not doing this on your own," he said.
"Yes, we all want to play, we want to be involved all the time. That's what you work for. I think I have enough experience to know how to conduct myself when things are not going the way I want.
"Obviously now making the squad, sometimes on the bench.
"I'm not the type of player to ask the hierarchy, whether it's management, [why I'm not playing]. I respect the technical team's choices and what can I complain about at this moment? I mean, you have seen our record, we have not lost a game yet.
"So, it's about continuing to work on myself, being an example. There are a lot of young players. I mean, we train together on matchdays in the morning. I don't think it would be a good look for me to be dragging my feet and sulking when there are a lot of young players trying to push and get there.
"Instead, I choose the other route and try to be an example, to continue having a good work ethic. That's all that's in your control, the rest is not really up to you.
"Like I said, just give it your best. It's still a privilege to be a part of this club," added Timm.
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For a starting berth, the defensive midfielder faces stiff competition in the form of Thalente Mbatha, Makhehlene Makhaula, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, while Goodman Mosele is in on recovery mode since his return from Chippa United.