Has Jose Riveiro made a decision on Miguel Timm's Orlando Pirates future? Ex-Buccaneers forward explains what is complicating the Bafana Bafana midfielder's situation

Miguel Timm is in his third season at Orlando Pirates but has struggled for game time this term.

Former Buccaneers forward Reason Chiloane does not see Timm having a future at the Soweto giants.

This comes as the central midfielder has his Pirates contract expiring at the end of June.

"It's going to be difficult for Timm to play at Pirates now that they have brought back Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo," Chiloane told KickOff. 

"Remember, Timm was always ahead of Ndlondlo before he was sidelined, but now we see Ndlondlo getting a chance ahead of him, which could mean only one thing. 

"This indicates that Timm is already out; I don't see him making a comeback, and I don't know what he could do to regain his previous form, considering he was once a key player for the team. 

"Perhaps the style of play no longer suits him," added the former Pirates attacker.

"The Pirates coach has changed it a bit. Timm is the type of player who likes to pass the ball around, whereas they now need someone like Thalente Mbatha, who adds numbers upfront. Makhehlene Makhaula is being utilized as a workhorse in the midfield.

"However, Timm's playing style doesn't align with the current needs of the team. He doesn't grind it out; he only excels when he has the ball. Makhaula is a ball-winner, while Timm is a distributor. 

"Makhaula and Mbatha complement each other very well, so it's clear that Timm's time at Pirates is done. It would be better for them to release him."

Timm has featured in three matches for Pirates this season in the MTN8 and Caf Champions League.

He has yet to play a single Premier Soccer League match, which highlights his struggles at the Buccaneers.

Coach Jose Riveiro has taken comfort in trusted central midfielders like Makhehlene Makhaula, Thalente Mbatha, Goodman Mosele and Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo.

With Makhaula, Mbatha, Ndlondlo and Mosele in full fitness currently, chances of Timm being considered for game time appear very slim.

Riveiro will have to make a decision on Timm before his contract expires in June.