English Premier League: Preview to AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham
A New Key Asset for Bournemouth?
A great deal has been discussed about the Cherries' organized defense following a sweeping changes in their defensive unit, but it was an attacking recruit who stood out in the match against Leeds United.
The young striker was signed to offer competition for main attacker Evanilson in the team's offensive line, and it was his stoppage-time strike that earned Iraola's team a vital draw away from home.
Eli Junior scored an remarkable thirteen goals in as many games for FC Lorient last season, which contributed to the side on their way to promotion back to the top flight in French football.
Going from the Ligue 2 to the Premier League was always likely to prove a difficult challenge and, as anticipated, the player has up to now been used only as an impact substitute.
His appearance at the last game coincided with the Bournemouth taking a go-for-broke tactic, but his calmness to fire in during stoppage time could prove to be a valuable weapon for the team.
A reliable finisher will find the back of the net at all levels and he showed that with the way he got into place and calmly finished when needed – a major moment for him.
Will Kroupi earn a starting role on the back of his contribution on matchday? Perhaps. But one thing is certain, Andoni Iraola's side have discovered one more component in Iraola's efficient setup.
