Bruce Kamau omitted from squad for third straight match as Perth Glory suffer defeat to his former side

STARS ABROAD Bruce Kamau omitted from squad for third straight match as Perth Glory suffer defeat to his former side

Mark Kinyanjui 10:23 - 17.03.2024

Having reportedly accepted to switch allegiances to Kenya recently, it is beginning to become a worry that Kamau has been omitted from Perth Glory's last three matchday squads.

Harambee Stars prospect Bruce Kamau was left out of the Perth Glory squad for the third week in a row as the men in purple lost 2-1 to the 28-year-old’s former employers Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday.

Kamau has not been part of the three squads after being omitted, with no indication of an injury or suspension, as per the club’s website.

Having reportedly accepted to switch allegiances from Australia to Kenya recently, Engin Firat will not be too happy that the speedy flanker has not been getting minutes recently, after featuring in 15 Isuzu A League games this season.

Seeking a first win in WA since 2014, the red-and-blacks hit the front early courtesy of Brandon Borrello’s glancing header from a Sonny Kittel corner.

Glory replied in first-half stoppage-time, however, as Giordano Colli teed up Adam Taggart who celebrated his recall to the Socceroos squad earlier this week by rifling in his 15th goal of the season.

The men in purple proceeded to create a plethora of chances after the break, roared forward by The Shed, but they were undone by a sucker punch seven minutes from time, Lachlan Brook prodding the ball home from close-range and the goal being allowed to stand after a lengthy referral to VAR.

The defeat leaves Alen Stajcic’s side 10 points adrift of the Finals places with six games of the regular season remaining.

When Kamau returned to play A-League football after a spell in Greece last year, he had revealed ambitions to get back to his best.

“I want to get back to playing consistently and enjoying my football and I think we’ll surprise a lot of people.

“It’s not a case of going there just to be competitive and make up the numbers in the league," he said.

“I personally want to have as much success as I can with the team and strive to win silverware and championships.

“I wouldn’t be returning to the A-League if I wasn’t confident in my abilities and what I can do on the pitch.

“I’m looking to return to the kind of form and quality that I had in my last season at Western Sydney and not just replicate that, but build upon it and have a better and brighter season.”

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