Impact Billing was given a chance to return, but ultimately misses out on his second straight fixture. The midfielder will hope to return following the international break against Chelsea.
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BOURNEMOUTH 5-3-5 · 13TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
5-3-5 · 13TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Next Match vs Tottenham (H) · Thu 8:15PM
BOU +163 TOTAL 3.5
Antoine Semenyo gives Bournemouth lifeline against Everton | Premier League
AUGUST 31 • YOUTUBE
Philip Billing - Remains out Saturday Billing (back) is not in the squad to face Everton on Saturday.
Enes Unal - Returning after break Unal (foot) is targeting a return after the international break, manager Andoni Iraola told reporters.
Impact Unal suffered the toe injury during the pre-season, and while he's been training on grass, he's not ready to return. The striker will be hoping to return straight away after the international break. His first chance to do so will be a Sept. 14 clash with Chelsea.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
David Brooks - Back in training Brooks (shoulder) returned to training Thursday, according to manager Andoni Iraola.
Impact Brooks got back on the training ground Thursday, but still isn't expected to be available for Saturday's trip to Everton. The midfielder could be in line for a return directly after the international break, though he's only likely to be a bench option when fit.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Max Aarons - Available Saturday Aarons is available for Saturday's trip to Everton, according to manager Andoni Iraola."We will recover Max Aarons from the other day because he was ill, so he can come with us."
Impact Aarons is back available after an illness forced him to the sideline last time out. The right-back has been linked to a move away from the club, but appears to be fit. Aarons is currently the third choice right-back, but he is a solid option, if ever needed in the first team or even just for cup competitions.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Philip Billing - Could return Saturday Billing (back) is questionable for Saturday's match against Everton, according to manager Andoni Iraola, per Alexander Smith of Yahoo News. "And another player, Philip, with the ba...
Impact Billing has missed the opening two matches of the season as he dealt with back issues but could not be set for a return to face Everton. However, this is still undecided, as they will wait to see how he trains before likely holding him to a fitness test to ensure he is healthy enough to take the field. That said, even if he is fit, don't expect him to hold a major role in his return, probably only serving off the bench.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Kepa Arrizabalaga - Extends contract, loaned out Arrizabalaga signed a contract extension and will play for Bournemouth on loan for the rest of the 2024/25 season.
Impact Last season Arrizabalaga was on loan to Real Madrid, where he started 13 of 14 La Liga matches. He had 30 saves and seven clean sheets in that span before his starting position was taken away by Andriy Lunin. The keeper will remain with Chelsea but will join the Cherries on a season-long loan to regain his full fitness. However, Bournemouth have a lot of competition for starting goalkeeper with Neto being their starter four the last two campaign, so it is unclear if Arrizabalaga will be able to reclaim a starting position in the league.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Evanilson - Promising debut in draw Evanilson registered three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Newcastle United.
Impact Evanilson made his premier league debut Sunday after being signed earlier this month from Porto. He is the natural replacement for Dominic Solanke following his recent move to Spurs. The Brazilian international did not get much service from his midfielders but when in range of goal he showed his potential by firing two impressive on target strikes. He also demonstrated that he is not afraid to help out at the back when needed making a clearance, a tackle and blocking a shot. He was subbed after 72 minutes. It is early days but he looks like a promising addition to the Cherries and will hopefully build on the 13 goal tally he chalked up with Porto last season.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Semenyo - Produces assist in draw Semenyo assisted once to go with seven shots (none on goal) and created three chances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Newcastle United.
Impact Semenyo was lively and dangerous Sunday. His pace, energy and instinct to shoot at every opportunity was a handful for the Magpies defense. He rattled the crossbar was an impressive attempt from outside the box and from seven shots in total, four others were blocked. His work was rewarded through producing the assist for the Cherries goal scored by Marcus Tavernier. The 24-year-old is one of the Cherries key attacking assets, he matured through last season and is set to be one of their top contributors in 2023-24. This assist adds to the goal he scored in Bournemouth's last match.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Tavernier - Goal in draw with Magpies Tavernier scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Newcastle United.
Impact Tavernier scored from his only on target attempt Sunday, he also had another effort blocked. He was subbed after 85 minutes. "Tav" is a dangerous player with pace, and it is clear he is a kernel part of manager Andoni Iraola's plans for 2023-24. He is one of the Cherries key playmakers executing corners, crosses and free kicks so we can expect more goals and assists from him as the season progresses.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Neto - Four big saves in draw Neto recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Newcastle United.
Impact Neto was one of the Cherries standout players on Sunday. The made four saves, a number of which took impressive responsiveness and dexterity. The Brazilian has reestablished himself as starting goalkeeper, consistency has been his issue but he has a chance to post his first clean sheet of the season in their next against Everton. The Toffees are currently bottom of the table and have not scored in either of their two season openers.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Bournemouth manager Iraola rails against VAR after 'clear goal' is disallowed in injury time
A frustrated Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola argued that the video assistant referee went against Premier League guidelines after his team had a late winner disallowed for a disp...AUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bournemouth v. Newcastle United | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 8/25/2024
AUGUST 25 • YOUTUBE
Marcus Tavernier taps in Bournemouth's opener against Newcastle | Premier League
AUGUST 25 • YOUTUBE
Marcos Senesi - Returns to starting XI Senesi (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Newcastle.
Impact Senesi returns after missing last week's season opener through injury. The defender's return pushes Dean Huijsen to the bench with Senesi being a primary starter for Bournemouth when fit.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Marcos Senesi - Available Sunday Senesi (undisclosed) is available for Sunday's clash with Newcastle, the club announced.
Impact Senesi missed the opener with a minor injury but is now available. The defender should compete for a spot in the starting XI straight away, likely sending Dean Huijsen to the bench. Senesi was unusually productive from central defense last season, producing nine goal contributions in the Premier League.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Lewis Cook - Solid midfield performance in draw Cook registered five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 57th minute.
Impact Cook played in his usual role Saturday, controlling the center of midfield. He is usually partnered with Ryan Christie but it was Alex Scott who started with him to his right. He was the Cherries key playmaker trying to build opportunities from corners and crossing. The 27-year-old always puts in a solid shift but his contributions tend to be helping defense when required and initiating plays that indirectly lead to goals. Subsequently he creates few assists and goal shooting attempts himself. He was subbed after 84 minutes.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Dango Ouattara - VAR disallowed goal in Forest draw Ouattara generated one shot (not on goal) and one cross (not accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.
Impact Ouattara had the ball in the back of the net following a first half goalmouth scramble, but it was later removed for offside following a VAR check. The Burkina Faso international found the net during the summer in an international for his country but could have been more effective in this game. Despite leading the Cherries attack down their right flank he did not manage any shots on target and unsurprisingly was subbed after 62 minutes for Daniel Jebbison.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Tavernier - Five shots in draw with Forest Tavernier recorded five shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.
Impact Tavernier tucked in behind striker Antoine Semenyo Saturday as a central attacking midfielder. He was the Cherries main playmaker and had a superb free kick effort denied only through Matz Sels agile goalkeeping. He will be looking to improve this season on his 2023-24 performance where he found the net three times and created four assists.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Semenyo - Bags goal in draw with Forest Semenyo scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and three crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.
Impact With Dominic Solanke's transfer to Spurs, Semenyo was given responsibility as lone striker Saturday. He exhibited his usual energetic, physical presence in attack shooting at any opportunity. An attempt beat keeper, Matz Sels, but glanced by the post and he was ultimately rewarded with a goal, the Cherries equalizer, following a goalmouth scramble. Recent signing from Porto, Evanilson, will likely assume striking responsibilities for the Cherries next against Newcastle moving the Ghanaian international back into his more usual attacking midfield role.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Neto - Seven saves in draw Neto had seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.
Impact Neto lost his regular starting slot to Mark Travers through the latter part of last season, but he made the case for re-establishing himself in this match through a series of world class saves. He did start the game looking a little rusty Saturday, and could have done more to prevent Forest's goal when he parried a shot from Ryan Yates that allowed Chris Wood to bury it into the net. Based on this performance though he will likely start between the posts in the Cherries next at home to Newcastle.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Nottingham Forest v. Bournemouth | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 8/17/2024
AUGUST 17 • YOUTUBE
Marcos Senesi - Out against Forest Senesi (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Impact Senesi misses out on Saturday's season kickoff after being a doubt in the buildup to the fixture. Dean Huijsen makes his Premier League debut alongside Illia Zabarnyi in the center of Bournemouth's back four.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Evanilson - Signs with Bournemouth Evanilson signed with Bournemouth on a permanent deal from Porto, the club announced.
Impact Evanilson made the switch to Bournemouth from Porto, coming in as the new no. 9. The forward should take an immediate role in the starting XI, especially following the departure of Dominic Solanke. Enes Unal is another competitor for more minutes leading the line.
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