Bournemouth weigh Rayan role for Palace test
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AFC Bournemouth Daily News Roundup
Andoni Iraola plans bench impact against Crystal Palace’s back five, with Rayan’s Leeds goal and extra training in mind. Bournemouth are unbeaten in 14 and chasing Europe, with kick-off at 14:00 BST. Justin Kluivert and Lewis Cook are out, while Palace are without Evann Guessand, Eddie Nketiah and Cheick Doucouré.
Cherries chase Europe, unbeaten in 14. Kluivert out, Cook sidelined, Rayan could start. Palace miss Evann Guessand, Nketiah and Doucouré and may rotate before Europe. Kick-off 14:00 BST at Vitality Stadium.
Iraola hints at bench impact against Palace’s back five, noting Rayan’s goal v Leeds and extra training. Brooks started v Leeds; Rayan could feature again as late-game opens up.
Romano says Iraola has a ‘dream’ move after Bournemouth, with mentions of Man United and Chelsea linked to the update. No specifics given on timing or destination.
