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Noussair Mazraoui is currently away competing at the Africa Cup Of Nations with Morocco, as Manchester United fans have finally found out when he will return to Old Trafford for club football
Noussair Mazraoui evades a tackle
Noussair Mazraoui has made it to the semi-finals of AFCON with Morocco(Image: AP)
Everything you need to know about Noussair Mazraoui at the Africa Cup Of Nations as his Manchester United return date is confirmed...
Noussair Mazraoui on of three Manchester United players at AFCON: The Moroccan full-back parted ways with his United team-mates last month to take part in AFCON. Bryan Mbeumo and Amad also linked up with Cameroon and the Ivory Coast respectively.
Mbeumo and Amad set for early return: As a result of Cameroon losing 2-0 to Morocco in the quarter-finals, and Egypt knocking out the Ivory Coast with a 3-2 win at the same stage, Mbeumo and Amad are now set to return to Old Trafford for the second-half of the season. As a result, they should be available for selection for Saturday's Manchester Derby.
Morocco still in the tournament: As for Mazraoui, he will remain at AFCON as Morocco prepare to face Nigeria in the semi-finals on Wednesday evening. Kick-off between the two sides is slated for 8pm at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
When is the AFCON final?: The final of AFCON lands on Sunday, January 18 and will see either Senegal or Egypt face Nigeria or Morocco.
A tournament twist: Traditionally, a loss for Morocco on Wednesday would see the nation leave the tournament, while players would return to their respective clubs. However, this year's instalment of AFCON has a play-off for third-place on Saturday, January 17.
Mazraoui to miss Manchester Derby: Regardless of if Morocco qualify for the final, Mazraoui will miss Saturday's clash with Manchester City. That's because at the very least the nation will compete in Saturday's third-place play-off.
Mazraoui return date confirmed: While he will miss the Manchester Derby, Mazraoui should be available for his club's Premier League clash with Arsenal. That lands on Sunday, January 25.