Overview
- FIFA’s AFCON release date falls on Monday, creating a direct clash with United’s Bournemouth fixture and uncertainty over Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo.
- Ruben Amorim said the club is still in conversations with national teams and will wait until the last moment to finalise selection for the game.
- United have treated the situation as a tactical edge by withholding clarity, and club training posts hinted Mbeumo could feature before departing.
- Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt are confirmed out injured, and Benjamin Sesko is a doubt after recent food poisoning, as reports suggest up to 10 players across both sides could be unavailable.
- Off the field, Lecce’s president confirmed pride in selling Patrick Dorgu to United for €38m, while reported interest in Noah Sadiki and Karim Adeyemi remains unconfirmed.