A PSL coach has given his view on former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro's participation with Al Ahly at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Riveiro had a baptism of fire, as shortly after he joined The Red Devils from Orlando Pirates, he had to deal with the expectations of doing well at the Club World Cup.
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The Spaniard's debut at the Egyptian giants was a goalless draw against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, where his side missed a host of chances, including a penalty.
Pressure has already began to mount on the former Buccaneer mentor after the record African champions lost 2-0 to Palmeiras on Thursday, in their second game of Group A.
Former Upington City and AmaZulu coach Brandon Truter believes, however, that it's too early to judge Riveiro with the Club World Cup that came too early after he joined The Club of the Century.
"It was nice to see Riveiro, he just left Pirates now. He's taking this tournament to get to know the team and the players better," Truter told KickOff.com.
"And also, (the majority) it's not his staff. He must bring in two or three more of his staff hopefully.
"But right now it's about him finding himself and how he can make that structure better and make the team better," Truter said.
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Riveiro is up against high standards set by Al Ahly at the Club World Cup, after winning the bronze medal for the past three editions, although the previous tournament only included eight teams.
There are, however, expectations for the 'Spanish guitar' to get The Red Devils out of the group, failure of which could put question marks into his reign, before even the new season has started.
Al Ahly, bottom of the section with one point, clash against Porto, who also have one point after two games, in their final group game on Tuesday.
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