Man Utd angered by Morocco blocking Noussair Mazraoui from playing vs Bournemouth

Manchester United were angered by Morocco for blocking Noussair Mazraoui from playing against Bournemouth on Monday, sources understand.

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The 28-year-old has been called up by the Africa Cup of Nations hosts – who kick-off the tournament against Comoros on December 21 – and FIFA recently confirmed the release period started on December 15.

United hosted Bournemouth that night and were unable to call upon Mazraoui for the chaotic 4-4 draw after the Royal Moroccan Football Federation refused to let the versatile defender play.

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Sources understand the issue was escalated to FIFA, with Ruben Amorim and Co disappointed and left feeling unfairly penalised by the schedule.

The United boss had expected Mazraoui, who trained with his team-mates before his departure on Sunday, to be available.

Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo were able to face Bournemouth after United held productive talks with the federations of Cameroon and Ivory Coast respectively.

Bruno Fernandes says Man Utd 'wanted me to leave'

Captain Bruno Fernandes has claimed “the club wanted me to go” when Al-Hilal made a big-money bid to sign him in the summer.

The Saudi Arabian club were reportedly willing to pay £100million for the 31-year-old midfielder, offering the Portugal international wages of up to £700,000 a week, but Fernandes ultimately stayed at Old Trafford after talks with Amorim.

In an interview with Canal 11, a channel owned by the Portuguese Football Federation, Fernandes has said he felt senior figures at United were keen to cash in.