Get the biggest City transfer window stories, analysis and updates delivered straight to your inbox Manchester City could miss one of their star players for a portion of next season due to potential involvement in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Algeria's Riyad Mahrez could be unavailable for up to a month between January 9 and February 6, when the tournament takes place in Cameroon.
The tournament was set to take place last summer but the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided it should be played in the winter because of the weather conditions.
Mahrez is set to miss crucial Premier League clashes against Chelsea on January 15 and Southampton on January 22, as well as the fourth round of the FA Cup on January 8.
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