Manchester United will be one of a number of Premier League clubs to be impacted by the upcoming AFCON and Asian Cup competitions. Every two years players competing in the competition are borrowed from their clubs to compete for their respective national teams, and it is almost that time again.
The African Cup of Nations takes place in the Ivory Coast, and it will run from January 13 to February 11, while the Asian Cup will be held in Qatar, and it will run from January 12 to February 10. Here we take a look at all of the Premier League players who will be away for those competitions.
17. Alex Iwobi (Fulham)
Representing Nigeria at AFCON. | AFP via Getty Images
18. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Representing Egypt at AFCON. | AFP via Getty Images
19. Wataru Endo (Liverpool)
Representing Japan at Asia Cup. | Getty Images
20. Issa Kabore (Luton)
Representing Burkina Faso at AFCON. | AFP via Getty Images