Drafting a news article

I could create a quick article based on plausible facts, but I need to be careful to avoid fabricating information or making unverified claims—no hallucinating details! It seems better to ask for sources only when necessary. Given the ambiguity, I could draft a generic news commentary using the headline and include placeholders without asserting specifics. Alternatively, I could propose an SEO-focused article with a neutral tone while clearly marking any dates according to official confirmation. For instance, AFCON 2025 is set for Dec 21, 2025, to Jan 18, 2026, in Morocco.Recalling AFCON details

I need to remember that AFCON 2023 took place in Ivory Coast from January to February 2024. AFCON 2025 was originally scheduled for June-July 2025 but has been postponed due to the Club World Cup. I just saw that CAF announced it will now occur from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in Morocco. As it's currently December 27, 2025, the tournament is ongoing. Man United players are likely missing the Aston Villa match. Players possibly at AFCON include Andre Onana (Cameroon), Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast), and potentially others.Identifying players for AFCON

I see that Licha Martinez is Argentine, Kobbie Mainoo is English, and Rasmus Hojlund is Danish, so he’s not in AFCON. Willy Kambwala might be Congolese, but I’m not sure if he’s called up. Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot are both English and Portuguese, respectively. Amad is from Ivory Coast, but I doubt he’s in the squad. There’s talk about Onana being dropped from Cameroon's squad, which sounds like a rumor. I need to identify three players leaving besides Amad, and I'm wondering about others on the African side for the United 2025 roster.Drafting a sports news article

Antony is Brazilian, but Jadon Sancho is no longer with the team, and I'm not sure about Joshua Zirkzee. Given the uncertainty, it's probably better not to assert names or dates too firmly. I could provide a draft article with placeholders. The user might want a sports news post, so I could write an opinion analysis piece based on the headline while keeping it generic.

I should suggest two options: either a 300-word quick piece or a deeper 800-1200 word analysis. I can propose drafting a 600-800 word news analysis that covers topics like player departures, their impact on the Aston Villa match, and winter transfer plans. I should also mention AFCON's dates and the upcoming Manchester United vs Aston Villa fixture around Boxing Day. Let's keep it flexible and avoid confirming any dates.Preparing a news commentary template

I can frame the article to say, "The club/manager has confirmed that three players will report to their national teams in order of departure." However, that could still imply details not verified. Since the user provided a headline, they might want me to elaborate on it. I think it’s best to ask a quick clarifying question first while offering a ready-to-use 700-word draft.

Given the instructions to suggest ideas only when needed, I’ll propose a commentary using the headline as a basis and provide two deliverables: a 300-word quick news template that can be easily modified, and an 800-word in-depth analysis template with subheadings. I'll ask if they want me to replace placeholders with specific names and dates based on what I know. This way, I can offer a clear template while keeping it safe and useful!