Bournemouth kicks off their new premier league season with an encounter against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Bournemouth arrives in Manchester carrying immense momentum from the end of their previous historic campaign. The Cherries finished last season on a spectacular 18-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League, culminating in a sixth-place finish to secure European football. Their summer pre-season under new manager Marco Rose yielded mixed results, featuring a 4-1 victory over St. Pauli, a 2-2 draw with Real Betis, and a 2-1 defeat to Mainz.
Bournemouth team news
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose faces a selection headache for his competitive debut on the south coast due to a lengthy list of absentees and disciplinary issues.
Midfielder Ryan Christie is completely unavailable for selection today as he serves a carryover suspension from the previous season.
The Cherries’ injury list is severe, with attackers Eli Junior Kroupi out with a foot injury and Amine Adli sidelined by a calf issue.
They are joined in the treatment room by Veljko Milosavljevic, Julian Araujo, David Brooks, and Julio Soler, all of whom are definitively ruled out.
Furthermore, Rose faces late fitness tests for United States midfielder Tyler Adams and summer arrivals Juanlu Sánchez and Álvaro Rodríguez.
These compounding absences will force the new manager to rely heavily on his veteran core and defensive depth to navigate a daunting opening fixture at the Etihad.
Bournemouth predicted lineup
Possible Bournemouth starting XI: Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Silva, Truffert; Cook, Scott; Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evalinson
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 2pm BST on Sunday, 23rd August.
How to watch Manchester City vs Bournemouth?
The match between Manchester City and Bournemouth will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports.
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