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Antoine Semenyo - A promising inaugural EPL season Semenyo showed promise in his 11 appearances (two starts) last season. The striker joined the Cherries from Bristol City in January and scored once.

Impact Semenyo (23) has some maturing to do as he learns to perform at an EPL level. It is likely he will be called from the bench next season as opposed to securing a regular starting slot, but he is one to watch for in the future.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dango Ouattara - Impressive inaugural EPL season Ouattara joined the Cherries in January 2023 from Lorient. The attacking midfielder has made an impact to his new club through his energy and attacking instinct.

Impact Ouattara made 19 appearances (15 starts), he found the net once and provided three assists. He is one to consider as a good-value fantasy pick for next season.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Christie - A disappointing 2022-23 season Christie completed his second season with the Cherries since joining from Celtic in 2021. He secured the number 10 jersey and expectations were that he would apply his talent to be...

Impact Given Christie's disappointing performance over 2022-23, it is unclear whether he will be a regular starter in the new season or used from the bench to try and inject new energy into second half performances.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kieffer Moore - Early season performance lost momentum 2022-23 season summary: Moore made 27 appearances (12 starts) and scored four goals.

Impact Moore made a promising start to the season but the big Welshman did not maintain form in his striking role and was usually on the bench being brought on later in games. He has not found the net for Bournemouth since November last year. It is rumored he will move in the summer transfer window.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mepham - A solid 2022-23 season Mepham played his part in ensuring the Cherries remained in the EPL during last season. The Welsh international defender made 26 appearances (24 starts) and delivered five clean sh...

Impact When Mepham is on the field he made a difference to the Cherries,. We would expect him to be a regular starter and solid contributor to their 2023-24 campaign.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Tavernier - A promising talent for 2023-24 Tavernier put in an exciting inaugural premier league season. From his 23 appearances (19 starts) he found the net five times and provided four assists.

Impact Tavernier's pace down the wing, and his dribbling ability, have shown to be a threat to the best of EPL teams. He will likely develop further next season and eclipse his 2022-23 scoring and assists tally.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Smith - Not a difference maker in a poor season 2022-23 season summary: Smith made 37 appearances (34 starts) and provided one assist.

Impact Smith did not make a difference to Bournemouth in what was a relatively poor season. Given that he is now in the latter part of his career (32 years old) he will likely find it hard to secure a regular slot in the first team next season.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Cook - A disappointing 2022-23 season 2022-23 season summary: Cook appeared 28 times (18 starts) in the season.

Impact Cook managed to provide two assists but his overall contribution to the Cherries was disappointing, more was expected from the former England U20 world champion captain. He will need to step-up his game next season to retain a regular position in the first squad.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Fredericks - A poor 2022-23 season 2022-23 season summary: Fredericks only managed 12 appearances (five starts) last season.

Impact Fredericks did not deliver any distinguishing performances which is perhaps why Cherries manager, Gary O'Neill, has not put him in the team since March. It is doubtful we will see much of him next season as a regular starting defender.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Tavernier - Signs new Bournemouth deal Tavernier signed a new, five-year deal with Bournemouth, keeping him at the club until 2028.

Impact Tavernier was arguably the team's best player when on the pitch this season and Bournemouth acted quickly to secure him going forward. He finished with five goals and four assists from 23 appearances, but nagging injuries limited his overall impact in the second half of the season. If he can stay healthy, he could be headed for bigger things in years to come.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Moriah-Welsh - Contract option picked up Moriah-Welsh will remain with Bournemouth next season after his contract option was picked up by the club Tuesday.

Impact Moriah-Welsh spent the past season on loan with Newport County for which he made a combined 46 appearances and scored three goals. The 21-year-old midfielder will likely be hard-pressed to break into the first team this upcoming season and may be a candidate for another loan stint.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Neto - Makes 100 saves in first PL season Neto registered 100 saves and six clean sheets in 27 appearances while conceding 39 goals.

Impact After serving primarily as the No. 2 option for three seasons in Barcelona, Neto was back to being the preferred choice after moving to the Premier League for the first time. While youngster Mark Travers could push for more opportunities next season, Neto figures to enter the 2023-24 campaign as the starter.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Rothwell - Makes 12 starts this season Rothwell (undisclosed) started 12 of his 20 appearances for Bournemouth this season before missing the last two matches of the campaign.

Impact Rothwell entered the season dealing with an injury and served as primarily a bench option until March. From that point forward, the midfielder started 11 of 12 matches in which he generated one assist, 22 crosses (even accurate) and 17 corners. If he keeps his place in the starting XI next season, he could have a prominent role on corners and freekicks.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Limited to seven matches with club Traore (undisclosed) made just seven appearances for Bournemouth this season.

Impact Traore -- who secured a permanent transfer to the Cherries following his loan stay -- was only able to log seven matches (five starts) due to his undisclosed injury. When he was fit, the midfielder registered 41 crosses (12 accurate), 18 corners and 14 changes created. Looking ahead to next season, Traore should feature prominently in the starting XI where he figures to offer top-end fantasy value given his role on freekicks and corners.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks back in Wales squad for first time since cancer recovery David Brooks has returned to the Wales squad for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer. The Bournemouth midfielder was diagnosed...

MAY 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dominic Solanke - No shots-on-target in loss Solanke registered one shot (off-target) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Everton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.

Impact Solanke did not make an impact on Sunday. He only managed one shot and that was not on-target. It has been a disappointing season for the striker, the regular starter has scored just six goals and provided seven assists. Part of his performance can be put down to his teammates not providing him with service but he has a habit of getting the ball stuck under his feet and not executing effectively when the chances do arise. He will likely still be the Cherries starting striker next season but until some consistent form is exhibited he is a fantasy player to avoid.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Senesi - Not effective in loss to Everton Senesi generated one shot (not on-target) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Everton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th minute.

Impact Senesi was not at his best on Sunday. He created few plays and uncharacteristically he did not offer any threat in attack. The Argentinian defender has been very effective in his first season in the EPL, he is a creative defender who can also get on the scoresheet (two goals this season). He should maintain a starting position next season and is one to consider as a value priced fantasy player.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Travers - Concedes goal in loss to Toffees Travers pulled off five saves and conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Everton.

Impact Travers put in a valiant performance on Sunday as he faced an Everton team that needed a result from the game to retain their EPL stature next season. He saved five of the six shots he faced on-target. The Irishman replaced Neto, the Cherries usual starting keeper, who dropped out just before the game due to a family emergency. Travers has only made 12 appearances this season when he replaced Neto due to injury. He will start next season on the bench in the same mode. For the season he conceded 32 (3.2 per game) and completed 36 saves (3.0 per game, just 53 percent).

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Rothwell - Out for season finale Rothwell (undisclosed) is not in Bournemouth's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Everton.

Impact Rothwell ends his first season in the Premier League with one assist and two clean sheets in 20 appearances (12 starts) in defensive midfield. The 28-year-old missed the first few months of the campaign with a quad injury but finally became a regular feature in the XI at the start of March.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Out for season finale Traore (undisclosed) is not in Bournemouth's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Everton.

Impact Traore had a quiet loan stint with Bournemouth, with zero direct goal involvements across seven Premier League appearances (five starts) in attacking midfield, and he's been out since early April with an injury. The 23-year-old will be returning on a permanent basis when his initial loan from Sassuolo expires in the summer.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Billing - Starting against Everton Billing (back) is in Bournemouth's starting lineup for Sunday's season finale against Everton.

Impact Billing returns to the XI in defensive midfield after missing last weekend's loss to Man United with a back injury.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Neto - Missing season finale Neto is not in Bournemouth's match day squad for Sunday's season finale against Everton due to personal reasons.

Impact Neto is being replaced by Mark Travers in goal to face Everton on Sunday. The 33-year-old goalkeeper kept six clean sheets and conceded 39 goals across 27 starts during his rookie campaign in the Premier League after joining Bournemouth from Barcelona last summer.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Rothwell - In doubt against Toffees Rothwell, who missed out versus Manchester United on Saturday, is dealing with an undisclosed injury that could keep him out of Sunday's matchup with Everton. Manager Gary O'Neil t...

Impact Rothwell had started seven straight before being sidelined against Man United. If the midfielder is cleared to play, he should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI where he could offer decent fantasy value given his ability to generate crosses, corners and tackles.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Facing late-fitness test Traore (undisclosed) will be reassessed prior to Sunday's matchup with Everton. Manager Gary O'Neil told reporters, "On Hamed Traore, we're hopeful he'll be available but we're not...

Impact Traore has been out of action for eight straight contests due to his undisclosed issue but could still be eligible to return for the season finale versus the Toffees. Given his extended layoff, Traore seems unlikely to break back into the starting XI and figures to be a bench option more likely than not.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Billing - Set to return Sunday Billing will return from a back injury to play against Everton on Sunday. Manager Gary O'Neil told reporters, "Philip Billing will be back involved. He had a back issue last weeken...

Impact Billing has missed just two matches for the club this season, starting 33 of his 35 outings and registering seven goals on 38 shots (18 on target, one assist and 36 crosses (seven accurate) along the way. With his return to action, Billing should be a near-lock for the starting XI, though the club could opt to leave him on the bench for kickoff given the lack of importance for Sunday's result.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE