Friday 8 March 2019

Bournemouth need big guns back for Huddersfield

While Bournemouth would hope to give Huddersfield a game with whatever side they put out, there has, I am sure, been some frenzied activity at AFCB to get some players back for this match. David Brooks is surely now ready to fully test his ankle and with Callum Wilson's scoring record against Huddersfield, Howe will be intently aware that his lead striker would be a very welcome addition for this match.

Bournemouth simply play better when they have Fraser, Brooks, King and Wilson all available. They give the team a real identity up front that is respected by other teams because they know these players can work their intricate passing and hit teams with pace.  Stopping them is not simple on their day and when one or two are out the task is a lot easier for opposition teams.
Lerma at least will be back.
Sometimes just the names on the team sheet can give players a boost or make their heads drop. Bournemouth don't have a big squad and they can't find the consistency that Howe wants when he can't name a regular team. He was able to do it in the first 10 games of the season, but as soon as injuries came, AFCB started to slip down the table.


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In the last few weeks we have really seen the value of players like Wilson and Brooks. With Jefferson Lerma also available following his suspension being served, AFCB won't get many better opportunities than this to pick points up away from home. The team has stuttered to find any rhythm and confidence and the points have not flowed. This is an opportunity to be rid of the horrible away record, but Bournemouth will need some of their best players back to be able to do it. Let's remember Huddersfield beat Wolves in their last home match and only lost 1-2 to Arsenal and 0-1 to Everton.

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Score predictions
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We hope to receive a Rival Lines later today from Talk of the Town.

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