The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is on the horizon, and its implications are expected to be felt well beyond the African continent. One area that's sure to see a significant effect is the English Premier League, where a substantial number of teams will bid temporary farewells to their key players as they depart for this prestigious tournament. This blog post and attatched video gives an in-depth look at how AFCON 2024 could potentially shake up the Premier League scene.
Each AFCON competition marks the departure of a wealth of African talent from the Premier League. This year is no different, with an impressive line-up of players, including the likes of Onana and Amrabat from Manchester United, Jackson from Chelsea, Salah from Liverpool, Sarr and Bissouma from Spurs, and many more set to join their respective national teams.
In the accompanying video embedded below, we delve into the details of the players due to participate in AFCON, making sure to highlight those who are significant contributors to their respective Premier League teams.
How Will Premier League Teams Cope?
The million-dollar question that's on the minds of many fans is how their favourite teams will manage in the absence of these crucial players. We discuss potential strategies that teams might adopt to mitigate the impact of losing their star performers. Each team's approach will undoubtedly differ, depending on their squad depth and the importance of the departing players.
For instance, Liverpool will be without their goal-machine Mohamed Salah, giving Jurgen Klopp plenty to think about in January. Similarly, Manchester United will be missing the services of Amrabat and Onana, meaning that Erik Ten Hag will be forced to hand a Premier League debut to his new 25 year-old goalkeeper Altay Bayındır vs Tottenham.
Shaking Up The Premier League Standings
Beyond the effects on individual teams, AFCON 2024 could lead to a major reshuffling in the Premier League standings. With a number of key matches scheduled during the AFCON tournament, teams without key players could drop vital points, potentially altering the race for the title, European places or even the relegation battle.
In addition to these discussions, the video provides an overview of the AFCON groups, potential standout fixtures, and our predictions for the tournament's standout teams and players.
We invite all football fans to watch the video, engage with the content, and share their own thoughts on the fascinating intersection of AFCON and the Premier League. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more in-depth analysis and regular updates on the world of football.
As every football fan knows, the beautiful game is always full of surprises, and each tournament brings an exciting journey to follow. AFCON 2024 is set to be a thrilling chapter in football history, and we can't wait to see how it unfolds.
Written by Joe (Founder @ OddAlerts)