With the Africa Cup of Nations almost upon us, a collection of Premier League stars will be absent from their clubs.
Given that the effect on each side varies depending on their African contingent, it is worth taking a look at which teams are set to suffer the most.
Analysis of statistics conducted by bookmaker bwin has exposed which clubs fighting for survival and hunting for the title will be stung by their absentees over the coming weeks.
Liverpool's Sadio Mane has joined Senegal and is statistically the player who will be missed the most by his club.