SuperSport United coach Andre Arendse makes bold Orlando Pirates claim after Jose Riveiro's exit - 'They look a bit unstable'

Orlando Pirates recently parted ways with Jose Riveiro, who opted against renewing his contract.

With Mandla Ncikazi currently the Buccaneers' interim coach, he oversaw the 1-1 draw with TS Galaxy at home last weekend.

SuperSport stand-in coach Andre Arendse feels the Soweto giants are now a changed side without Riveiro.

“It’s a positive for us that Pirates look a bit unstable [after Riveiro’s exit], but you’re still coming up against a really quality side,” Arendse said as per Sowetan Live.

“We are going to have to work for what we want to get out of that particular game. We can’t afford to lose [it], that’s the bottom line ... and a win would be huge for us.”

Pirates are preparing for life and success without Riveiro who guided them to winning five Cup finals.

Caretaker coach Ncikazi's first game after the departure of Riveiro was a difficult outing against TS Galaxy last weekend and the Soweto giants have been trying to adjust to life without the Spaniard.

That puts Ncukazi in a tricky position and could rule him out in the search for a new coach.

Pirates are preparing to face relegation-threatened SuperSport at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday as they seek to pick themselves up after dropping points against the Rockets.

At the same time, the hunt for the new substantive coach to replace Riveiro continues.