'Compact Cherries are going to be tough to beat'
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If it wasn't already clear that Bournemouth are a good side, it should be now.
Their flair and creativity, coupled with a high press and ability to counter-attack, make them a great team to watch. But it is their defensive capabilities that could see them as serious challengers for a European spot this season.
And the addition of Veljko Milosavljevic only enhances that argument. The defender joined from Red Star Belgrade on transfer deadline day and is recognised as 'one of the biggest talents in Serbian football'.
After Saturday's performance against Brighton, it's no surprise why. The 18-year-old was unfazed by the occasion and dealt comfortably with Danny Welbeck and Georginio Rutter.
It poses an interesting problem for Andoni Iraola who had initially partnered Marcos Senesi and Bafode Diakite at centre-back before Diakite missed out on Saturday because of injury.
Iraola once again has solid options at the back and, having conceded just one goal in three Premier League games, the compact Cherries are going to be tough to beat.