BOURNEMOUTH NEWS

Ryan Fredericks - Officially out for opener Fredericks (calf) will miss Saturday's clash with West Ham, according to manager Andoni Iraola.

Impact Fredericks won't be fit for the opening match of the Premier League season after suffering the injury during pre-season. The defender has yet to return to training and faces an uncertain timeline for a return. With the arrival of Max Aarons on the South coast it's possible Fredericks falls out of the first team picture entirely in 2023-24.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lloyd Kelly - Out against West Ham Kelly (calf) is out for Saturday's clash with West Ham, according to manager Andoni Iraola.

Impact Kelly is set to miss the opening match of the Premier League due to a calf injury he suffered during a training camp. With Kelly on the sideline and Adam Smith facing a late fitness test it's possible that forward Jaidon Anthony is brought in to deputize at right-back.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023-24 English Premier League predictions: Picks, Forecast for all 20 teams

Can anyone stop Manchester City from winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title? Here are our predictions for the upcoming season.

AUGUST 11, 2023

2023-24 EPL title odds, Golden Boot futures: Man City, Erling Haaland favorites

With the EPL season kicking off, here's a look at the latest title and Golden Boot odds, with Man City and Erling Haaland as heavy favorites...

AUGUST 10, 2023

Max Aarons - Signs with Cherries Aarons completed a transfer to Bournemouth from Norwich, Bournemouth announced Thursday.

Impact Aarons is headed to Bournemouth, an odd-ending to a multi-year saga that has surrounded the young right-back. Right-back is a major position of need for Bournemouth, even as soon as Saturday's opener against West Ham with both Adam Smith and Ryan Fredericks sidelined. It's unclear if Aarons will take the top job from Smith, though he's shown the ability to play a major role in the starting XI with 124 league appearances for Norwich in the past three seasons.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Solanke - Doubt for season opener Solanke (undisclosed) was an unused substitute in the final pre-season game against Lorient after head coach Andoni Iraola said he wasn't 100 percent ready to play. "Also we decide...

Impact It remains to be seen if Solanke will recover in time for the season opener, but if he doesn't, that would represent a huge blow upfront for the Cherries after he netted six goals while adding seven assists during the 2022-23 Premier League season. If Solanke can't go, then Kieffer Moore or Justin Kluivert would be in line to play upfront next to Dango Ouattara.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Scott - Joining Cherries Scott completed a permanent transfer to Bournemouth from Bristol City on Thursday.

Impact Scott is currently dealing with a knee injury that Bournemouth was aware of ahead of the midfielder's medical. Once cleared to play, the youngster figures to join up with the Cherries' U21 squad but could be in contention for the occasional appearances for the senior squad.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julen Lopetegui out as Wolverhampton manager days before EPL season

Julen Lopetegui left his position as Wolverhampton manager after nine months in charge and less than a week before the start of the Premier...

AUGUST 8, 2023

Ryan Christie - Issue deemed minor Christie (undisclosed) missed the final pre-season friendly against Lorient, but is expected to be fit to open the season against West Ham, according to manager Andoni Iraola."Ryan...

Impact Christie was out for the final pre-season match, a friendly with Lorient, but is hoping to be fit before the season begins. Christie made 32 appearances in 2022-23 and should be set for another major role on the left wing when fit.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Smith - Doubt for opener Smith (strain) is unlikely to be ready for the Premier League opener against West Ham, according to manager Andoni Iraola."I think he will probably be out for the start of the seas...

Impact Smith picked up the strain earlier in pre-season and was sidelined for the final friendly against Lorient. The defender now faces a spell on the sideline for the opening match of the season. One possible replacement is Jaidon Anthony, who surprisingly deputized at right-back against Lorient.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Fredericks - Yet to return to training Fredericks (calf) is still nursing an injury from the end of last season and has yet to return to training with the team, according to manager Andoni Iraola.

Impact Fredericks is still nursing a calf injury and could be in doubt to start the season. He should not be more than a bench option for the upcoming 2023/24 campaign after a poor first year with the team, totaling just five starts in 12 appearances.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Tavernier - Ruled out until September Tavernier (knee) suffered a knee injury during preseason camp in Spain and is set to be ruled out until mid-September. "We hope we can count on him before, but it's going to be tou...

Impact Tavernier had missed the last five matches of last season with a hamstring injury, but now picked up a new knee injury that will rule him out for the next few weeks. He had a promising campaign in 2022/23, recording five goals and four assists in 23 appearances. This means that Ryan Christie, Philip Billing, Joe Rothwell and Jaidon Anthony all options to start in the midfield to open up the new season.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lloyd Kelly - Could be ready for start of season Kelly (calf) is set to be ready before the start of the season after suffering an injury during the team's training camp in Spain, reports manager Andoni Iraola.

Impact Kelly was an important part of the team's lineup last season, making 23 starts in 23 appearances while recording two assists with 99 clearances and 33 tackles (18 won). If he suffers a setback and is ruled not fit to start the season, then Chris Mepham is likely to move to center back alongside Marcos Senesi, with Adam Smith and Ryan Fredericks options to get the start at the outside backs.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Semenyo - Returns to training Semenyo (lower leg) trained for the first time Wednesday since suffering from a shin injury at the end of last season, according to manager Andoni Iraola.

Impact Semenyo could return for the start of the new season as he is back in training with two weeks left until the start of the 2023/24 campaign. He spent the last four season in the EFL with Bristol City until his transfer to the cherries in February.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Radu - On loan with Cherries Radu will spend the upcoming 2023-24 campaign on loan with Bournemouth from Inter Milan, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Radu split the previous season between France and Italy, making nine starts for Cremonese that included one clean sheet, 46 saves and 19 goals allowed before joining AJ Auxerre, for which he recorded five clean sheets, 56 saves and 20 goals allowed in 17 contests. With the Cherries, Radu figures to compete for the starting job alongside Neto.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Rothwell - Appears off bench Rothwell (undisclosed) came off the bench during the final 13 minutes of Tuesday's friendly.

Impact Rothwell played the final 13 minutes of the friendly returning to the bench early in pre-season. Rothwell was limited by injury but appeared on track for a significant starting role when fit. Heading into 2023-24 Rothwell should be a major piece of the starting XI once more.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Kerkez - Moves to Bournemouth Kerkez has signed a long-term contract with Bournemouth, completing a move from AZ Alkmaar.

Impact Kerkez makes the move to the Premier League where he'll fight for minutes at left-back. While he's just 19 years old and doesn't have a ton of experience, the Cherries enter the new season without a set left-back with Matias Vina no longer on loan, though that could change before the season starts.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Plays 45 minutes in friendly Traore (undisclosed) started against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday, logging 45 minutes.

Impact Traore saw action in just seven matches (five starts) after completing a move to Bournemouth during the January transfer window. With his injury woes hopefully behind him, the midfielder will look to expand his role this season, which could include a portion of corner-taking responsibilities after registering 18 corners in those seven contests last season.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Rothwell - Returns to team training Rothwell (undisclosed) is back in team training, Bournemouth announced Thursday.

Impact Rothwell returned to team training after a month of individual rehab. The midfielder missed the final two matches of the Premier League but seems to be on track for a full pre-season return. When fit Rothwell started 11 of 12 matches and was a consistent contributor.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Kluivert - Moving to Bounemouth Kluivert has signed a long-term contract with AFC Bournemouth after moving on a full transfer from AS Roma, the club announced Friday.

Impact Kluivert tallied five goals and seven assists in 51 Serie A appearances (33 starts) for Roma in 2018/19 and 2019/20 following a much-hyped move from Ajax, and then he went out on-loan a few times to Leipzig, Nice and Valencia, most recently scoring six goals in 26 La Liga appearances (15 starts) along the attacking line for the Spanish club last season. The 24-year-old is now completing his journey across the "Big Five" European leagues as he moves to the EPL with Bournemouth, where he can challenge the likes of Dango Ouattara, Ryan Christie, Jaidon Anthony and Marcus Tavernier for a spot in the XI on either wing.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Billing - Cherries top scorer in 2022-23 2022-23 season summary: From 36 appearances (34 starts) Billing was the Cherries top scorer with seven goals. He also provided an assist.

Impact Billing had another tremendous season and was arguably Bournemouth's best and most consistent player. He was top scorer in 2022-23 and in the previous 2021-22 season he delivered the most assists (10). The Dane will be one to consider for your 2023-24 fantasy team, he is a set-piece specialist and should deliver another strong tally of goals and assists next season.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Illia Zabarnyi - A promsing prospect for 2023-24 Zabarnyi joined the Cherries from Dynamo Kyiv earlier in 2023. The central defender has made five appearances and latterly worked his way into the starting 11.

Impact Zabarnyi, the Ukrainian international, is highly regarded and will likely warrant his 23M Euro price tag. He should be a regular starter in 2023-24.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lloyd Kelly - Completes a solid 2022-23 season 2022-23 season summary: Kelly made 23 appearances (all starts).

Impact Kelly was a consistent performer at left back contributing to five clean sheets. The 24-year-old defender is frequently targeted from corners, he managed to get on the scoresheet twice. He should be a regular starter in the 2023-24 season.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Brooks - Brave return to Cherries in 2023 2022/23 saw Brooks return to the first team after an absence of 18 months for cancer treatment. He only made six appearances (two starts) as he eases back into EPL football.

Impact Brooks, the Welsh international, is an incredible talent and it is expected that he will continue to build his fitness and stamina over the summer to regain a starting position in the Cherries 2023-24 lineup.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaidon Anthony - Cherries "Super-Sub" of the 2022-23 season Anthony played his part last season to ensure the Cherries remained in the EPL, but his role was more of "Super-Sub" versus a regular starter.

Impact Anthony made 30 appearances but just 11 starts. He has been very effective coming on from the bench to add energy to Bournemouth's attack, and then finding the net. It is likely he will start next season in a similar mode. Over the course of the season he scored three and delivered an assist.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE