No Lacey, Dalot & Mount in: Predicted Man Utd XI under Amorim during AFCON

Manchester United are bracing themselves for a major selection headache, with three key players set to be absent for multiple weeks due to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Bryan Mbeumo has already been named in Cameroon’s 28-man squad. Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are also expected to be officially part of the respective national teams.

AFCON runs from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, meaning United could lose all three players for a crucial stretch of the season.