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Marcelo is one of two players set to miss the Four Nations Tournament in Malawi due to injuries sustained during a league match.
Harambee Stars may be without defender Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma in their upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Malawi.
The Rakow Czestochowa defender's participation hangs in the balance following an unfortunate incident during his side's Polish top-flight match against Korona Kielce, which they won 2-0 on Wednesday night.
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Ouma's distressing moment occurred in the 54th minute when he was taken off the field on a stretcher raising concerns about his availability for the crucial tournament.
If sidelined, Ouma will join the ranks of other notable absentees, including Joseph Okumu, who has been battling an adductor injury sustained last month but was still named in the squad.
The Four Nations Tournament, scheduled from Thursday 23 to Tuesday 26 March 2024, is set to witness fierce competition among Harambee Stars, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and hosts Malawi, in Blantyre and Lilongwe.
However, the uncertainty surrounding Ouma's fitness adds a layer of challenge to Kenya's preparations for the prestigious event.
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Despite Rakow's triumph over Korona Kielce, where Ante Crnac and Vladyslav Kocherginn secured the victory with their goals, Ouma's potential absence poses a significant setback for both club and country.
Ouma, who displayed promising form in the match and came close to scoring a third goal, was replaced by Jean Carlos just four minutes before the hour mark.
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The victory propelled Rakow to third place in the league standings, amassing 43 points and trailing the leaders, Jagiellonia, by a mere two points.
Rakow's officials are currently deliberating on whether to release Ouma for national duty, with the player under close observation by the team's medical staff.
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