Benik Afobe has rejected the chance to play at the African Nations Cup for DR Congo so he can fight for his long-term future at Bournemouth.
Former England under-21s forward Afobe switched allegiance to the central African country in March, but will now face a longer wait for his senior international debut.
Afobe claimed his second goal of the season as Bournemouth eased past Swansea City 3-0 on New Year's Eve, and he can now face former club Arsenal at Dean Court on Tuesday.
"For the last couple of months I have been talking to my family and thinking about what is best for my development," Afobe told Bournemouth's official website.