*Note: This is an up to date article with the newest damage information on Tau
Earlier this month, Percy Tau began for the first time underneath Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller, and scored his first league purpose in additional than 12 months as his membership claimed a cushty 2-0 win over Ghazl El-Mahalla. It was a memorable return to goal-scoring kind for Tau, who had final scored in the league on 25 November 2021 in opposition to Smouha.
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Tau was once more on goal as Al Ahly hammered Al Ittihad 3-0 in the Egyptian Premier League on Monday, however an damage fear has since emerged from the recreation.
“Tau had a clear chance to add another goal as he went one-against-one with the goalkeeper but he failed to dribble the goalkeeper and was injured,” Al Ahly initially acknowledged on their website. “Our team was forced to complete the game with 10 players but it did not affect the tempo of the game.”
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It’s now been confirmed that he has headed for scans to find out the severity of the damage, however he’s anticipated to be sidelines for at the very least a number of weeks.
“Percy Tau had undergone an ultrasound scan which revealed that he had a hamstring injury,” Al Ahly head of medical employees, Ahmed Abou-Abla stated, as per Kingfut.
“He will undergo further investigations that will decide the severity of his injury, and how long he will be sidelined for.”
Earlier this yr, Tau had been at the centre of quite a few Al Ahly exit rumours, and at one stage it virtually appeared sure that he was set to depart the Egyptian membership – partly resulting from his damage struggles this yr.
It now stays to be seen precisely how lengthy he could possibly be out of motion for, with the 28-year-old having desperately been in want of an prolonged interval of play with none health setbacks.
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YOU CAN SEE THE WELL-TAKEN GOALS FROM TAU BELOW:
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Recently, it’s turn out to be clearer than ever that Tau is dedicated to staying at Al Ahly, as repeatedly highlighted by his agent Mmatsatsi Sefalafala.
“Percy is very much contracted to Al Ahly,” Sefalafala advised KickOff. “He will remain with the club. He is very happy, as you have seen on various social media platforms. He is very happy, and very content where he is.”
Several weeks in the past, Tau additionally memorably claimed his second trophy with Al Ahly as he produced a cameo off as an alternative in the 2-0 win over arch-rivals Zamalek. For Al Ahly, it was their record-extending twelfth Egyptian Super Cup title.
After the recreation, Tau memorably celebrated the event as he posted pictures of him holding the trophy and with a winner’s medal.
Speaking about this achievement, he admitted it was an additional particular feeling in any case the struggles he’s endured on the damage entrance.
“Ja, look, I’m happy we’ve got the cup and what a way to start the season … This one is special because of all the injuries I had last season, so it’s always good to win this one and give back to the fans for their support.”
Tau has undoubtedly reached a key crossroad in his profession. The South African has been battling with all kinds of accidents of late, however stays decided to revive his profession at Al Ahly.