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Appears off bench against Bees Unal registered one shot in 14 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Brentford.

Impact Unal looks to be set for a rotational role for a second straight season, as he continues to see minimal time and serves most of his time off the bench. He has yet to notch a goal contribution this season, although he hasn't been given many opportunities, with only eight shots and one chance created across 149 minutes of play. That said, he doesn't hold much value, as he is far down the pecking order and has a lot of work to do before thinking of regular starting time.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available as susbtitute Unal (foot) was named to the match-day squad ahead of Saturday's matchup with Chelsea.

Impact Unal has yet to get onto the pitch in Premier League action for the club his season but could finally log some minutes as a substitute. Considering the forward rarely featured in the starting XI last year, he is unlikely to suddenly find himself as a regular start this season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Unal (foot) has been in training and could return for Saturday's clash with Chelsea, according to manager Andoni Iraola. "Enes has been training this week with us and he has a chan...

Impact Unal suffered the foot injury with his national team and has struggled to get back on the pitch for the club. The striker is now fit, and could compete for minutes during the first match out of the break. Evanilson will likely retain the starting job even with Unal fit once more.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back on grass Unal (foot) has begun to train on grass again, according to his club.

Impact Unal is expected to return following the September international break and looks to be on track for that goal after returning to grass training Wednesday. This is solid news for the club, as he is a role payer they would like to have as an option for depth. He is likely to serve off the bench once fit, only starting in two of his 16 appearances with the club last campaign.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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

Starts to run Unal (foot) has started to run following his surgery, according to manager Andoni Iraola, per Tom Crocker of the Daily Echo. "Enes has started running. Now everything is clear, eve...

Impact Unal has finally started to progress after receiving surgery on his toe, as the forward was back running on the training pitch this week. This is positive news, although he is still set to miss a couple more weeks, set to miss the season opener, and will likely not return until mid-September. This will be something to monitor as he is viewed as their top option at forward following Dominic Solanke's exit from the club.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing toe issue Unal has undergone an operation on his foot and is set to miss the start of the season, according to Simon Stone of the BBC.

Impact Unal will not be set for the beginning of the new season, as he is recovering from a foot issue after going down in training with Turkey ahead of Euro 2024. This will be a tough loss for the club, as despite not being a regular starter, he still appears quite consistently off the bench, appearing 16 times last campaign. That said, they will hope for a quick recovery, with a return likely coming around late August to early September.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Bournemouth move permanent Unal has completed a transfer to Bournemouth from Getafe, signing a four-year contract.

Impact Unal only played 320 minutes while on loan the second half of the season, but it was enough to get this contract and remain in the Premier League. He seems more like a possible replacement for Dominic Solanke if he moves elsewhere in the next year. If Solanke doesn't move, it'll be hard for Unal to get consistent starts, seen in the two starts from 16 appearances this past season.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in loss to Chelsea Unal generated four shots (one on goal), one cross (not accurate) and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea. He was injured and subbed out in the 70th minute.

Impact Unal was given a rare start Sunday. He is still trying to find his feet with the Cherries but he had his fingerprints on their strike, an own goal deflection that he fired at goal. He was subbed after 70 minutes through an injury. The Turk has produced two assists and two goals from 16 appearances (two starts) and is currently an understudy to key striker, Dominic Solanke. He is expected to be part of the Turkish national team in the Euros.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in victory Unal placed four shots, scoring with one of them. He also produced an assist and created a chance in Sunday's 3-0 win over Brighton.

Impact Unal had an outstanding match Sunday. He placed the cross that allowed Marcos Senesi to post the Cherries opening goal, and he scored himself by meeting a Dango Ouattara cross with an assertive header. He was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet again with striking efforts that went just wide of goal. It was the Turkish international's first start, he has usually been brought on later in games to add firepower to Bournemouth's attack.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Enes Unal's header doubles Bournemouth's lead v. Brighton | Premier League

APRIL 28 • YOUTUBE

Creates assist for match winner Unal generated an assist, fired four shots (three on goal) and created a chance in Wednesday's 4-3 win against Luton Town.

Impact Unal came on after 46 minutes Wednesday for Alex Scott. He created an assist through an intelligent pass that allowed Antoine Semenyo to score Bournemouth's winning goal in a thrilling 4-3 victory. He had a golden opportunity to get on the scoresheet and post the Cherries fifth when he placed an attempt just wide of the net. The striker is starting to find his feet, he also scored in Bournemouth's last game.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Secures point with first EPL strike Unal placed three shots on goal, scoring with one of them, in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Sheffield United.

Impact Unal came on after 62 minutes Saturday for Justin Kluivert to add attacking pressure to the Cherries efforts. The strategy worked, with the Turkish striker scoring a late equalizer that salvaged a point for Bournemouth. Unal joined from Getafe on loan in January, he has been used from the bench to complement or replace Dominic Solanke in the latter stages of games. This was his first goal.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Enes Unal gets Bournemouth's equalizer to make it 2-2 v. Blades | Premier League

MARCH 9 • YOUTUBE

Bournemouth 2-2 Sheffield United: Enes Unal scores stoppage-time leveller to deny Blades Report and free match highlights as Bournemouth score two late goals to deny Sheffield United, who had led 2-0 with 16 minutes to play

MARCH 9 • SKY.COM

Available against Burnley Unal (neck) resides on the bench initially for Sunday's tilt versus Burnley.

Impact Unal had a scare midweek in a cup game but won't need to miss time because of it. He has posted four off-target shots in three appearances off the bench since joining.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Off early in Cup loss Unal was forced off after the first half after feeling something in his clavicle, according to manager Andoni Iraola. "We have to see if it's something worse but I think it will be...

Impact Unal went to the hospital after the match, which is never a good sign, especially when the injury involves his clavicle. Following his first start with the Cherries, it sounds likely he'll miss at least one match due to this injury, if not more. As expected, it's been a slow start to his Bournemouth loan with Dominic Solanke the starting No. 9.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles on debut Unal came off at halftime during Tuesday's FA Cup clash with Leicester.

Impact Unal made his full debut with Dominic Solanke dropped from the matchday squad entirely. Instead of taking the chance Unal struggled, putting just one of his three shots on goal and missing the biggest chance of the match. Unal will likely remain buried on the depth chart unless Solanke ends up injured.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Available to make debut Saturday Unal is available to make his Bournemouth debut on Saturday after sorting out his visa, and manager Andoni Iraola confirmed in his pre-match press conference that he will be part o...

Impact Unal was signed on the final day of the January transfer window, and the striker is ready to feature for the club after sorting out his paperwork. It remains to be seen if Unal will start right away, especially given how hot Dominic Solanke has been all season long, but he's going to add another alternative upfront for the Cherries.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Visa sorted Unal linked up with Bournemouth after receiving his visa following his transfer from Getafe.

Impact Unal missed out against Nottingham Forest due to his lack of a visa. The forward now has that figured out and is with the club. That means Unal will be eligible to make his Bournemouth debut for a Saturday trip to Fulham. It's unclear what his immediate role will be, though he could be a strike partner for Dominic Solanke if Bournemouth switch to a two striker formation.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Still waiting for visa Unal is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Nottingham Forest while waiting for his visa, Bournemouth announced.

Impact Unal may not be able to make his full Bournemouth debut Sunday as he remains in Spain awaiting his visa approval. While there's no predicting how long that process may take, Unal should be linking up with Bournemouth soon. If he can't go Sunday, Unal will likely target a Feb. 10 trip to Fulham to make his debut.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Cherries Unal completed a loan move to Bournemouth from Getafe, the club announced.

Impact Unal has been linked to Bournemouth for weeks and now gets his loan move to the Cherries. The forward has been hampered by injuries, but when fit he's been incredible for Getafe, scoring 16 and 14 goals in his last two full seasons. Unal will hope to provide a new strike partner for the red-hot Dominic Solanke.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in first start of season Unal had an assist while crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Unal set up Borja Mayoral in the 64th minute assisting Getafe's first goal while leading the team with two chances created. The assist was the first of the season for Unal as Sunday was his first start of the season having made his season debut at the start of the month.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on bench Unal (knee) is on the bench for Tuesday's match versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Unal could make his season debut Tuesday after missing the first four months of the season with a knee injury. With 14 goals and three assists in 35 starts last campaign, the forward could be an option to start once back to full form.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could make suprise return Unal (knee) could make his return to play Tuesday, being named to the squad list for their match against Athletico Madrid.

Impact Unal is surprisingly on the squad list for Tuesday's match against Athletico, having not been expected to return until February. If the forward is given the nod and makes the team sheet Tuesday, expect him to only be on the bench, as he has not played since last May due to a torn ACL. He will hope to return to the starting XI soon, as he held the starting stroker role in the previous three seasons for the club.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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