10 Players Set To Miss Man United vs Bournemouth Ahead of AFCON

With the AFCON opener just a few weeks away, Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth are set to miss 10 key players. Manchester United are in sublime form this season, after finishing 16th last season. Ruben Amorim's men are already on a streak of three unbeaten runs and a win in the next game would propel them into the top four. In this article, we take a closer look at Man United AFCON players who will miss the next game. We also take a look at Man United injuries and Man United suspensions and how they will impact their performance.

Ruben Amorim To Miss Six United Players vs AFC Bournemouth

With the 2025 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations inching closer, the Man United AFCON players, including the likes of Cameroonian striker Bryan Mbeumo, Ivorian youngster Amad Diallo and Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui's future remain uncertain. Despite the deadline of 15 December, United have approached the federation to extend the stay of their players.
What is even more concerning is the fact that there are Man United injuries, that will see Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire and Benjamin Sesko missing the game due to injury and fitness concerns.

Bournemouth Also Have Four Absentees

Bournemouth will miss the presence of Lewis Cook, who remains suspended for the United game, while Ryan Christie, Matai Akinmboni and Ben Doak are injured.
Bournemouth who are positioned 15th in the Premier League standings, will look to exploit the vulnerabilities of Manchester United's players and secure all three points at Old Trafford to climb higher in the points table.