Overview
- AFCON in Morocco runs from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, a window when Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are expected to be away if selected.
- Manchester United say the pair could miss up to six Premier League matches plus the FA Cup third round during that period.
- Club-listed fixtures in the window are Aston Villa (A), Newcastle (H), Wolves (H), Leeds (A), Burnley (A), the 10 January FA Cup tie, and Manchester City (H), with several dates still TBC.
- Amorim acknowledged United will “struggle” but framed the period as a chance for squad players to step in without changing the team’s playing idea or momentum.
- Cameroon and Ivory Coast have been drawn in the same AFCON group, setting up a potential Mbeumo vs Diallo meeting on 28 December, while Mbeumo’s early United form includes five goals in all competitions.