Overview
- FIFA’s mandatory AFCON release date falls on Monday, the same day United host Bournemouth, leaving Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui uncertain for selection.
- Club officials have held talks with the Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Morocco federations, with reports saying the trio have been given a “special status” as Ruben Amorim prepares multiple line‑ups.
- United posted training photos of Mbeumo on Sunday that outlets read as a hint he could feature, though the club has not confirmed availability.
- Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt are ruled out, and Benjamin Sesko is a late doubt due to recent food poisoning after returning from a knee injury.
- Up to 10 players could be unavailable across both sides, with Bournemouth missing suspended Lewis Cook and several injured players, as United’s broader squad planning includes Dorgu’s €38m summer signing and reported interest in Noah Sadiki.