South Africa coach Molefi Ntseki said Percy Tau is struggling for playing time at Brighton & Hove Albion because of competition in the Premier League team.
Tau was recalled in January from his loan spell at Anderlecht, but he has found it difficult to cement a spot in the Seagulls' starting XI.
The 26-year-old has made five appearances in all competitions so far, which include two Premier League games which date back to January (vs. Leeds United and Manchester City).
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Last month, the South Africa international only managed to play just a match which was their FA Cup defeat at Leicester City and he was an unused substitute in games afterwards – a situation which got Bafana Bafana coach concerned.