Egypt’s Al Ahly Could Release Percy Tau Due to Mounting Concerns Over the South African’s Numerous Injuries

• Al Ahly are considering releasing Percy Tau from his contract after just 10 months with the Egyptian club
• Percy Tau has suffered six injuries since signing for Al Ahly in August 2021 and this has frustrated management
• Hugo Broos has also complained about Percy Tau's injury record and suggested that the player takes a break from football

Percy Tau’s days in Egypt could be numbered.

The South African’s future at Al Ahly was in doubt after Pitso Mosimane left the club, but it’s his injury record that could be his downfall.

Soccer Laduma reported that the club have fears over Tau’s injury record.

The South African has suffered six injuries since signing for the Egyptian side in August 2021.

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The publication reported that Tau’s injury record has upset a section of the club’s hierarchy and they are considering releasing him over fears that he is injury prone.

As reported by Goal.com, Tau has suffered an injury in his quadriceps and will be out for a month.

The Egyptian Premier League comes to an end at the end of August and Tau may not even be back in time for the final game of the season.

Bafana coach Hugo Broos has also complained about Tau’s constant injuries, saying that his basic health was poor. Broos suggested that Tau takes a six-month break from playing football to focus on his health.

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Percy Tau was included in the squad but suffered a knee injury during Al Ahly’s CAF Champions League fixture over the weekend, KickOff reported.No indication was given as to how long he would be out of action.

The news has frustrated Hugo Broos, who has become tired of the constant injuries to one of his key players, Sports Brief earlier reported. Broos added that the player should take a six-month break from football in order to fully recuperate.

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Percy Tau won’t be available for Bafana’s upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France, but if Ahmed Shobier is to be believed, Tau won’t return to the squad while Broos remains in charge.

Ahmed Shobier, a former Al-Ahly goalkeeper, is a legend at the club and has shared his views on Percy Tau’s recent withdrawal from the squad.

Percy Tau was included in the 23-man squad to take on Guinea and France this month but withdrew himself due to a knee injury.