AFCON's footprint in Europe: Assessing club vulnerabilities based on player squad values
IMAGO | Lamine Camara from Metz are one of four players from the club playing AFCON
Africa Cup of Nations brings a challenging period for European clubs, as key players depart for a month of fixtures.
Our analysis highlights which clubs face the most significant impact, measured by the squad value of players attending AFCON.
Why it matters: The impact of AFCON on clubs isn't just about player numbers; assessing squad value offers a clearer picture of the tournament's true effect.
The perspective: As European leagues continue without adjusting fixtures for AFCON, the question arises: is this fair, given the uneven impact across clubs?
12 January 2024 - 1:32 PM
The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off this weekend in Ivory Coast, sparking unprecedented interest. Following Morocco's historic reach to a World Cup semi-final last year, and the stardom of players like Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen, excitement around the tournament is at an all-time high.
Concurrently, European leagues are facing challenges, with numerous clubs expressing concerns over losing key players for a month to AFCON. But which European clubs are
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