Tahaui's exclusion from the squad has come as a disappointment to the player, who joined NEC from Vitesse this summer. In an interview with de Gelderlander, he expressed his surprise at not being selected, stating: "I can understand why the trainer might think that, but as a player, I don't get it. I have faith in my abilities and I think I should be included." VoetbalPrimeur reported that Tahaui has no regrets about his transfer from Vitesse to NEC, citing the prospect of European football as a major factor in his decision to join the club. He has also praised the coaching of Dick Schreuder, saying: "The trainer gives me a lot of trust. That's also why I can accept and respect his decision to leave me out of the Europa League squad."