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AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has issued a strong reminder to his squad ahead of their clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, urging his players to be fully prepared for the attacking challenge posed by the London side.
Iraola pointed out that Crystal Palace have made notable progress throughout the campaign, growing in both form and confidence. He was full of praise for the Eagles’ offensive options, singling out dynamic wing-backs Daniel Muñoz and Tyrick Mitchell, along with attacking talents such as Ismaïla Sarr, Eberechi Eze, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Eddie Nketiah, and Daichi Kamada.
The Bournemouth boss labelled these players as “top-tier” and warned about the significant threat they pose, particularly in one-on-one situations where they can be extremely difficult to defend against.
Recalling the last meeting between the two sides, which ended in a stalemate, Iraola acknowledged Bournemouth’s strong defensive effort but admitted that his team struggled to make an impact going forward.
He stressed that to secure a better outcome this time, Bournemouth must show greater composure and sharper decision-making when opportunities arise in the final third.
Heading into this crucial fixture, Iraola’s strategy focuses on maintaining the defensive resilience his side has shown, while demanding a more clinical edge in attack to cope with Palace’s considerable offensive strength.
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