English Premier League: Lead-up to Bournemouth v Fulham
A New Game Changer for AFC Bournemouth?
A great deal has been discussed about Bournemouth's organized defense even with a significant reshuffle in their defensive unit, but it was an new forward who stood out in the game against Leeds.
The young striker was brought in to offer competition for lead striker the Brazilian forward in Bournemouth's frontline, and it was his stoppage-time finish that secured the manager's side a vital draw in an away fixture.
The forward netted an impressive 13 goals in the same number of matches for Lorient in the prior term, which contributed to the team on their way to promotion into the top flight in Ligue 1.
Going from the France's second division to the EPL was always going to be a difficult challenge and, as anticipated, the player has so far been restricted to an bench option.
His entry at the recent match coincided with the Bournemouth embracing a go-for-broke approach, but his calmness to rifle home during injury time could emerge as a important tool going forward.
A reliable finisher will know where the net is at any level and the attacker showed that with the way he found space and comfortably swept home at the crucial moment – a pivotal event for him.
Will the striker see increased playing time on the back of his contribution on Saturday? Maybe. But without a doubt, the Cherries have uncovered an additional piece in Iraola's efficient setup.
