Iraola admits that Liverpool will be “ Grand Test '' before the stiffness of Premier League curtains
Bournemouth’s boss Andoni Iraola said that his team’s Premier League’s opening match against Liverpool will be a big test.
The cherryS Travel to Anfield And face the current champions Friday evening, the opening match of the 2025-26 season.
Iraola managed to keep the most of his team this summer, binding Antoine Semenyo to a new contract, but seeing Dean Huijsen leave for Real Madrid and Milos Kerkez to the opponents of this weekend.
Anyway, Spanish is aware of the strength of Arne Slot's men, but promises that his side will give a good account of themselves.
Speaking during his first pre-match press conference of the season, he said: “The pre-season is still the time for preparation, but I think it was a good pre-season, we have traveled to the United States and played three very difficult games.
“We are [playing in] The first game and many people will watch us, it will be a big game. It will be a good test for us and a place where we can see where we are. »»
“It's not [us taking] The next step is to prepare for the next season. »»
Problem on the transfer market
In addition to his comments on Liverpool, Iraola could not help making a blow to the lack of transfer activity of Bournemouth.
The Cherries signed Adrien Truffert de Stade Rennais to replace Kerkez, Bafode Diakite for Huijsen and the goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, who will replace Kepa Arrizabalaga, who returned to Chelsea before being loaned to the arsenal.
Iraola added: “We are not where we want to be [with transfers] But there have been a lot of changes and at the end of the transfer market, there will be significant movements.
“I hope we can adjust and do it quickly so that we can focus for the start of the season.”
2025-08-14 13:47:00
