Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones has addressed the situation surrounding Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma following his delayed return to the English club after the international break.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOuma has missed Charlton’s last two league matches against Bristol City and Burnley, with the Addicks settling for draws in both encounters as they continue their Championship campaign.The 24-year-old was away on international duty with Kenya, featuring in the Harambee Stars’ back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Eritrea and Guinea, as well as a friendly against Rwanda.Should Kenyan football adopt popular Tanzanian clubs trend to attract more fans?His absence has left questions over his availability for club duty, with Jones indicating that several issues need to be addressed before Charlton can provide a definitive explanation.Speaking to StreamSoccer, the Welsh tactician described the situation as complex, insisting that the club was still working towards a resolution.“It would be wrong of me because it is quite a complex situation,” Jones said when asked whether there was any clarification regarding the midfielder, who joined Charlton on loan from Slavia Prague in August.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036891##“Rather than me coming out and saying something direct, it’s a work in progress. There are a lot of things going on around that, that we have to be sure about before we release any statement. We are not trying to hide anything,” he added.Jones’ remarks suggest that Charlton are yet to settle the circumstances surrounding Ouma’s delayed return, although the manager stopped short of providing further details about the matter.The midfielder moved to The Valley in August on a season-long loan from Czech Republic outfit Slavia Prague, having previously featured for Polish side Lech Poznań.Night to remember for Kisumu residents as EPL trophy makes first visitHis absence has come at a time when Charlton are navigating a demanding Championship schedule, with the club seeking consistency as the season progresses.He was expected to feature in Saturday’s 17 October, fixture against Watford, but Ouma’s was nowhere on the match day squad.The Kenyan international will be hoping to return to action once the situation is resolved, as he seeks to establish himself in English football after making the switch from Slavia Prague.STARS ABROAD: Olunga dazzles after first start in seven months