"Manchester United could lose their right-back Aaron Van Bissaka for several weeks if he accepts an offer to play for the DR Congo national team at the Africa Cup of Nations this winter, The Athletic reports.
Aaron Van Bissack, Getty ImagesInitially, Van Bissaka linked his career with England, playing three matches for the U-21 youth team. In September 2019, Van Bissaka was called up to the England first team for matches in the Euro 2020 qualifiers, but was unable to respond to Gareth Southgate's invitation due to a back injury.
Van Bissaka was born in England, but his African ancestry allows him to switch to the flags of the DR Congo, and now Aaron has once again received a corresponding offer.
This time, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Côte d'Ivoire from 13 January to 11 February. The DR Congo national team is in the same group as Morocco, Zambia and Tanzania.
It should be added that the Cameroonian goalkeeper of Manchester United, Andre Onana, is also in the process of deciding whether he will play at the Africa Cup of Nations. In addition, the Red Devils midfielders Sofiane Amrabat and Hannibal Mizbri, who represent Morocco and Tunisia respectively, are to travel to the tournament.
