One of a manager’s worst worries is releasing players for international duty only to have them return wounded. Premier League matches are often suspended during international breaks, but other circumstances limit players’ playing time for their clubs. Bryan Mbeumo, who has already established himself as a Manchester United starter, will not be attending the World Cup next year because his native Cameroon failed to qualify last week, but he will be absent from Old Trafford over the Christmas period as he will be an important member of his national Cameroon AFCON team (Africa Cup of Nations). Amad and Noussair Mazraoui will also be absent when Cote ‘Ivoire plays home games against Newcastle and Wolves.
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