Premier League Clubs Brace for AFCON Disruption in 2025
Premier League clubs are preparing for disruptions as African players participate in the 2025 AFCON tournament from December 21 to January 18. FIFA announced that clubs may retain players until December 15 before releasing them for the tournament.
Notable absences include Mohamed Salah for Liverpool, Amad Diallo for Manchester United, and Idrissa Gueye for Everton. This will affect various teams differently, with some players representing countries like Egypt, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Algeria.
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