Which Premier League team is missing most players? Squads affected worst by AFCON and Asian Cup in 2024
The Africa Cup of Nations and the Asian Cup tournaments are set to get under way this month and some Premier League sides will be without key players for a minimum of two weeks.
If their players are to reach the final of the tournaments, they could be away for over a month. Fortunately, there is a mini winter break in the English top flight this season, meaning some players may only miss one match.
AFCON spans from January 13 until February 11, while the Asian Cup commences and concludes a day prior.
The Sporting News takes a look at which players will be missing from the Premier League for the next few weeks.
What is the winter break in the Premier League?
Of the 20 teams that compete in the Premier League, at least 17 will be affected by these two January international tournaments.
Manchester United will be without their starting goalkeeper, Andre Onana, however, he will be allowed to participate in their home game against Tottenham Hotspur on January 14 before heading to the tournament the following day. Sofyan Amrabat will join up with the Moroccan squad ahead of their AFCON opener against Tanzania.
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Who have we missed?
