In an unexpected turn of events, Manchester United’s rising star, Hannibal Mejbri, with 27 caps for Tunisia, finds himself surprisingly excluded from the Africa Cup of Nations squad. The reason behind this decision is a strategic move to facilitate a January loan, as the 20-year-old looks to further his development.

Despite amassing 27 international caps for Tunisia and being a consistent presence in their squad for the past two years, Mejbri’s focus now shifts to securing valuable playing time through a loan move. The decision comes amid his increased involvement with Manchester United’s first-team, capitalizing on opportunities in the Premier League and Champions League due to the club’s persistent injury challenges.