Euro clubs have to release players for African Nations Cup (9 January – 6 February 2022). Crazy amount of mid season time really, that players are unavailable for their clubs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_International_Match_Calendar
Though the clubs got date of player release pushed back until 3rd Jan (previously was 27th Dec).
https://apnews.com/article/soccer-sports-international-soccer-only-on-ap-fifa-798edad2e3cca76a4ded565cc6ecf04c
Interesting side issue.
"African nations have been frustrated during the pandemic when countries have imposed quarantine requirements on return that prevent players featuring for their countries without missing club matches."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_International_Match_Calendar
Though the clubs got date of player release pushed back until 3rd Jan (previously was 27th Dec).
https://apnews.com/article/soccer-sports-international-soccer-only-on-ap-fifa-798edad2e3cca76a4ded565cc6ecf04c
Interesting side issue.
"African nations have been frustrated during the pandemic when countries have imposed quarantine requirements on return that prevent players featuring for their countries without missing club matches."