Iraola Provides Updates on Squad, Player Form, and Manchester United Ahead of Sunday’s Match

Andoni Iraola, the manager of Bournemouth, addressed reporters ahead of Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Manchester United, scheduled for a 14:00 GMT kick-off. The following are the main points from his press briefing: Providing an update on the squad, Iraola stated: “If not the same, it’s going to be a very, very similar squad [to West Ham]. No changes.” When questioned about Enes Unal’s potential inclusion in the starting eleven due to his recent displays, Iraola responded: “He’s not starting a lot of games but he is playing in almost every game. I’m very happy for him and I’m also very happy for Evanilson. It’s a difficult decision and I hope I make the right decision.” He elaborated on why his team might not be as effective in converting scoring opportunities, saying: “The way we play, it makes our forwards arrive more tired to finish our chances – it is not the same chance you have as if you just waiting for a chance as a nine. You have to do all of the work and maybe you don’t arrive with your mind as clear to finish in same way.” Iraola discussed methods for Antoine Semenyo to enhance his offensive impact, stating: “When you are a full-back, you try to guess what the opposition is going to do and cover his strong foot. I think he has to mix everything a bit. I try to encourage him to change during the game so they can cover him.” Regarding Manchester United’s performance under Ruben Amorim, Iraola commented: “I think they play in a different way [to under previous manager Erik ten Hag]. They keep the games more under control and have really good patterns. They concede very few chances and are continuing [to improve].”