Premier League clubs are increasingly concerned about sending their players to the African Cup of Nations because of Covid concerns around the tournament.
Top teams want guarantees about safety protocols for players during the 24-team competition that is due to begin in Cameroon on January 9. They also want assurances there won't be any extra quarantine measures that will force their stars to miss further club games on their return to England.
Though there is not yet any collective organised lobbying to have AFCON cancelled, disquiet is growing in a fast-moving situation with one club admitting they are 'concerned'.