Bournemouth Team News - Soccer

Justin Kluivert - Holds number 10 role Kluivert once again operated in the number 10 role during Saturday's 2-2 friendly draw with Real Betis, continuing a pattern seen throughout preseason, and could not add to the hat...

Impact Kluivert made 20 Premier League appearances last season, scoring two goals across 952 minutes, a limited output injuries had a hand in disrupting. His repeated deployment in a central attacking role throughout preseason is an encouraging sign heading into 2026/27 under new manager Marco Rose, suggesting the Cherries could look to keep using him more centrally rather than out wide, and that could open up a bigger goal scoring role if it carries into the regular season.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Adams - To be assessed in coming days Adams will be assessed over the next couple of days after missing Bournemouth's preseason match at Real Betis, according to coach Marco Rose, per Jordan Clark.

Impact Adams' ball-winning ability and composure in possession make him a key piece of Bournemouth's midfield engine, having contributed two goals and two assists across 25 appearances, including 21 starts, last season, along with four appearances for the United States at the World Cup. He's expected to line up as a starter in midfield this season, making his fitness worth monitoring closely. Adams is expected to undergo further evaluation before a clearer timeline emerges.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Christie - Sidelined for Betis clash Christie (undisclosed) was sidelined for Bournemouth's preseason match against Real Betis, with coach Marco Rose hopeful of a swift return, according to Jordan Clark.

Impact Christie's energy and box-to-box presence in midfield give him value as a rotational option, and he's projected for a similar backup role this season after closing out last year with two goals across 26 Premier League appearances, including nine starts, along with three matches for Scotland at the World Cup. No specific details on the injury have been provided at this stage. Christie is expected to be reassessed in the coming days as Bournemouth's preseason continues.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

David Brooks - Missed match with injury Brooks missed Bournemouth's preseason match at Real Betis due to injury, with coach Marco Rose hoping to have him back soon, according to Jordan Clark.

Impact Brooks' work rate and creativity in the final third have made him a valuable attacking piece off the bench, contributing a goal and three assists across 31 appearances, including 13 starts, last season, and he's projected to serve in a similar backup role this season. No further details on the nature of the injury have been disclosed at this stage. Brooks is expected to be reassessed as Bournemouth's preseason continues.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Amine Adli - Forced off with injury concern Adli (undisclosed) was forced off during Bournemouth's preseason friendly against Real Betis, according to Jordan Clark.

Impact Adli took himself off and shook his head after going down, a reaction that often signals a significant injury, adding uncertainty around a player whose versatility and creativity across the frontline had made him a useful attacking option, contributing three goals and an assist across 31 appearances, including 10 starts, last season. His withdrawal could push Bournemouth to pursue another attacking option before the transfer window closes, and Adli is expected to undergo further evaluation to determine the severity of the injury.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Juanlu - Signs with Bournemouth Juanlu signed with Bournemouth after departing Sevilla, the club announced.

Impact Juanlu made more than 100 senior appearances for Sevilla, including six in the Champions League and a UEFA Super Cup appearance against Manchester City. He contributed three assists, 63 tackles and 12 interceptions across 32 appearances for Sevilla last season. The defender is expected to compete for the starting right back role under coach Marco Rose this season.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Araujo - Undergoes successful thigh surgery Araujo has undergone successful surgery on his left thigh after sustaining a muscle injury during Bournemouth's preseason tour in Austria, according to the club.

Impact Araujo had only recently reported for preseason after completing his loan spell at Celtic, appearing to have moved past the quadriceps injury that had already cost him a place in Mexico's World Cup squad. This new setback now sets his recovery back further, and his path to competing for minutes will be delayed as he works through this latest rehabilitation process ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Junior Kroupi Next Team Market Says Move to Premier League Could Happen Following a stellar 2025-26 campaign with AFC Bournemouth, Kalshi’s next team market says Junior Kroupi could be on the move. While Bournemo...

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

Saudi giants eyeing up move for player linked with move to Liverpool: Reports Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal are reportedly interested in signing Bournemouth winger Rayan, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool and several other top European clubs.

AUGUST 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ben Gannon-Doak - Two goals in two friendlies Gannon Doak has scored two goals in two friendlies as Bournemouth prepares for the 2026/27 season.

Impact Gannon Doak is back on the field following his World Cup run with Scotland, starting in two go his three appearances in their rough group stage exit. He is now getting ready for the Premier League season with Bournemouth, hoping to see a better season after he was limited to only eight appearances in the 2025/26 season due to his injuries. He is likely to slide into more of a rotational role as the Cherries move forward without Andoni Iraola, although more time could come his way after the injury to Junior Kroupi (foot).

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bournemouth star Junior Kroupi ruled out for several months amid Premier League transfer battle

Bournemouth's preparations for the new season have been rocked by the news that star forward Junior Kroupi is set for a lengthy spell on the...

JULY 29 • goal

Bournemouth star Junior Kroupi ruled out for several months amid Premier League transfer battle

Veljko Milosavljevic - Missing friendly through injury Milosavljevic didn't play in the friendly match against St. Pauli on July 24 due to an undisclosed injury, Jordan Clark of BBC Sport reports.

Impact Milosavljevic didn't travel to Austria due to the injury, though it remains to be seen how long he'll be sidelined. He only has a few more weeks to get into proper game shape if he wants to be an option for the EPL opener against Manchester City on Aug. 23. For now, his next chance to play will come in the friendly against Augsburg on Thursday.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Junior Kroupi - Out three to four months Kroupi is expected to be out for three to four months after undergoing foot surgery Wednesday, David Ornstein reports.

Impact Kroupi's foot surgery is a huge blow given the breakout season he had, one in which he established himself in the starting lineup and scored 13 goals in 21 starts, drawing links to several clubs along the way. The three-to-four-month timeline will keep him out for a significant chunk of the new season, and until he returns, Justin Kluivert is likely to continue in his place.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League star dreams of playing for Barcelona amid Arsenal and Manchester City interest, available for €100 million - Reports Bournemouth attacker Junior Kroupi, an Arsenal and Manchester City target, yearns to play for Barcelona. The Frenchman has been at the Vitality Stadium since arriving from FC Lorie...

JULY 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sean Dyche claims Andoni Iraola 'plays lower league football' in honest assessment of new Liverpool manager

Sean Dyche has offered a fascinating tactical assessment of new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola, praising his pragmatic adaptation to the Pr...

JULY 28 • goal

Sean Dyche claims Andoni Iraola 'plays lower league football' in honest assessment of new Liverpool manager

Rayan - Back in England for new season Rayan is back training with Bournemouth after the World Cup, according to the club.

Impact Rayan made an immediate impact after arriving from Brazil in January, scoring five goals with two assists in limited minutes as a teenage right winger, an eye catching return for a 19 year old in half a season. He also featured for Brazil at the World Cup, finishing with one assist in four appearances, including three starts, and led the team in chances created during the round of 16 loss to Norway. His return to Bournemouth training now shifts the focus to whether he can build on that small but promising sample and secure a regular starting role heading into the new 2026/27 Premier League season.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

David Brooks - Misses out St. Pauli friendly Brooks didn't play in Friday's friendly against St. Pauli due to "fatigue," manager Marco Rose told Alexander Smith of The Bournemouth Echo.

Impact Brooks was one of two players who didn't play Friday due to what could be understood as a lack of match fitness, with Junior Kroupi being the other. Both missed out Friday's game since they hadn't trained enough, according to Rose, but they're expected to be available for the friendly against Augsburg on July 30.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Junior Kroupi - Misses friendly due to fatigue Kroupi didn't play in Friday's friendly against St. Pauli due to "fatigue," manager Marco Rose told Alexander Smith of The Bournemouth Echo.

Impact Rose revealed that both Kroupi and David Brooks haven't trained enough to be available for this match. However, the idea would be to have both players ready to go when the Cherries take on Augsburg on July 30 in their next friendly.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Junior Kroupi warned Arsenal are 'different fish' as highly-rated Bournemouth striker sees £85m transfer speculated on

Eli Junior Kroupi is said to be registering on Arsenal's transfer radar, but Mikael Silvestre has told GOAL why the Gunners would be "differ...

JULY 23 • goal

Eli Junior Kroupi warned Arsenal are 'different fish' as highly-rated Bournemouth striker sees £85m transfer speculated on

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JULY 22 • FOX SPORTS

10 Premier League Transfers You May Have Missed During The World Cup

Premier League midfielder linked with Manchester United keen on move to Chelsea: Reports Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is reportedly keen on a move to Chelsea despite having been linked with a move to Manchester United.

JULY 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Chelsea submit £64m Alex Scott transfer bid after Bournemouth star rejects new contract at Vitality Stadium

Chelsea have ramped up their summer recruitment drive by launching a formal £64 million bid for Bournemouth sensation Alex Scott. The Blues...

JULY 22 • goal

Chelsea submit £64m Alex Scott transfer bid after Bournemouth star rejects new contract at Vitality Stadium

Julio Soler - Trains fully in preseason Soler (hamstring) is training fully with the squad in preseason, confirming he is back fit from his injury, the club posted.

Impact Soler's clean bill of health is an encouraging sign after a hamstring injury limited him to just three Premier League appearances totaling 34 minutes last season. A fully healthy start to preseason gives him a real chance to compete for minutes in the squad under new coach Marco Rose after a deeply frustrating previous campaign.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Rodriguez - Signs long term with Bournemouth Rodriguez signed a long term deal with Bournemouth after departing Elche, the club announced.

Impact Rodriguez scored seven goals and added five assists across 34 appearances for Elche last season, including strikes against both Real Madrid and Barcelona. The forward came through Girona's academy before joining Real Madrid's La Fabrica in 2020, making his senior debut under coach Carlo Ancelotti in January 2023 and scoring a dramatic derby equalizer against Atletico Madrid off a Luka Modric corner. He also spent time on loan at Getafe before his move to Elche last summer. Head of football operations Tiago Pinto praised his pedigree and potential, and Rodriguez is expected to add depth to Bournemouth's attack as the club prepares for a European campaign.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

'We need more players' – Iraola stresses need for Liverpool transfers Andoni Iraola has just taken charge at Liverpool, and the former Bournemouth boss wants the club to be active in the transfer market.

JULY 13 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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