Andoni Iraola Discusses Player Injuries, Away Form, and Brentford Match

Andoni Iraola, manager of Bournemouth, addressed reporters in advance of the Premier League match scheduled for Saturday against Brentford, set to kick off at 15:00 GMT. The following are the main points from his press briefing: Regarding player availability, Iraola stated that “The only player who will recover is Kepa [Arrizabalaga].” He added that “It’s too early for Dango [Ouattara] – it will be safer to leave him to recover.” Additionally, he noted that “[Luis] Sinisterra has had a small setback so he will take more time than Dango.” Iraola verified that Sinisterra’s current injury resembles a previous one. He elaborated, stating: “His case worries me more because it’s more of a hamstring injury, which he has had previously. He has tried this week but he is not feeling well. He will need more time.” Addressing Evanilson’s recent performance in front of goal, Iraola commented: “We are starting to understand him a little bit better and he is starting to create connections with his team-mates. He’s always alert, has good movement and we can surprise the opposition at any moment with him.” Regarding Milos Kerkez, Iraola remarked: “With the offensive volume that he provides, it would be normal for him to have more numbers. He is providing us a lot of threat there. The defensive side is the most important thing, but the offensive contribution helps a lot.” Discussing the upcoming match against Brentford, Iraola stated: “We play a very difficult game. They have an almost perfect record at home and are the third or fourth [highest] scoring team in the competition. The demands of the game are going to be super high.” Iraola expressed contentment with his team’s away performances this season, noting: “I think we’ve been decent away. Five points from five games against very difficult teams. It’s not any guarantee for the next game – we have to continue to be competitive.”