Image source, Getty ImagesEarlier, we asked you who scored Bournemouth's first Premier League goal of the 2024-25 season.
The answer is Antoine Semenyo, who netted in the 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on 17 August.
Josh Lobley
BBC Sport journalist
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brighton (kick-off 15:00).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Iraola provided a squad fitness update: "Everyone who went with their national teams has come back available and healthy. Some have played more minutes and will be more tired, but there's been no new injuries."
When asked about Antoine Semenyo, who didn't go on international duty with Ghana: "He is similar to Milos [Kerkez] - they are young and playing a lot of minutes. I think it's kind of a tendonitis [issue]. It's the only time he had to receive treatment to try to solve a more chronic issue. I think they can continue playing with this, I hope it becomes better and better. I hope they can both play tomorrow."
On Saturday's opponents: "I've liked a lot of what I've seen from Brighton. I think they have kept a lot of good things they had from [Roberto] De Zerbi but I think they are now even more dynamic. They are playing really well and it won't be easy."
Iraola was asked how the Seagulls compare with Arsenal and Manchester City, their previous opponents at Vitality Stadium: "They have a lot of things in common with these big teams. We have to be ready to play very well without the ball and win very difficult individual duels. Our performance has to be very good."
On Ryan Christie, who is suspended for the weekend's match: "We lose a very important player, but it was a matter of time and we will have to adapt. His replacement, Alex Scott, is also injured so we will need others to step up."
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Mark Mitchener
BBC Sport senior journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesPremier League teams, even those not in Europe and out of the Carabao Cup, face eight games between now and the end of 2024, at a time of year when suspensions start kicking in (the 'cut off' for five cautions does not come until teams have played 19 games, which means the end of December), and injuries naturally take their toll while television dictates that teams sometimes play at unusual times.
Though both are ever-present in the Premier League this season, neither Milos Kerkez (Hungary) nor Antoine Semenyo (Ghana) joined up with their countries during this international break because of injury concerns.
The Ghana FA stated that Semenyo was “nursing an injury of the patella tendon due to overload of games”, and that the Cherries medical team “thought it wise to use the break to refer him to a tendon specialist to prevent worsening of the injury”.
Julian Araujo, who has shared the right-back role with stalwart Adam Smith this season (“platooning” the position, to use a US sports phrase), has gone under the knife to have hamstring surgery. While no timescale has been given on his recovery, such operations usually mean an absence of months rather than weeks.
All of the above means Andoni Iraola’s squad may be a little stretched between now and the end of 2024. As I wrote here last week, Ryan Christie misses the Brighton game with a one-match suspension while Marcos Senesi, Justin Kluivert and Semenyo are all on four yellow cards.
All of the squad are likely to be needed at some point, which may give opportunities to the likes of Max Aarons, who has not made it off the substitutes’ bench this season but is now the only natural full-back cover for Smith and Kerkez.
Image source, Getty ImagesBournemouth have won their past three Premier League games at Vitality Stadium and could win four in a row at home in the top flight for the first time.
Meanwhile, Evanilson has scored in his past three league appearances and could become only the second Cherries player to do in four straight top-flight games, after Callum Wilson did so in September 2019.
Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea are set to battle for 22-year-old Bournemouth and Ukraine defender Illia Zabarnyi. (Teamtalk), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesThere has been some pressure on players carrying an injury going into international breaks with their national side because you are contracted to these clubs and that is where your income is.
But, for me, as a player I had a similar mindset to Harry Kane that I would always be available - injured or not injured. I would have injections when I was on international duty just so I could represent my country because it meant that much.
It is difficult, however. If you look at Jack Grealish and Pep Guardiola's comments, he has a point because the forward has not been able to play for Manchester City because of injuries. So if you have been sidelined for three or four games, I would agree that you are then not fit and available to go on international duty.
But when you look at some of the other players, ones who have been playing and being managed by their club, then I do not see it being different to being played and managed by your country.
From the club's side, when they are competing at such high levels in the Premier League, you can understand why they would want their players to be rested and get fully fit again over the two weeks, rather than having to come back straight into a hectic period of fixtures.
I kind of get it from both points of view but, as a player, if I am half fit and being played by my club, I would be fully available for my national team.
It is really difficult with the pressure that is on the players, though. I would not look at it as a decision players have made solely.
Fara Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nicola Pearson
Image source, Getty ImagesBournemouth defender Julian Araujo has had surgery on a injury to his left hamstring, the Premier League club has confirmed.
The Mexico right-back, 23, has made eight Premier League appearances, five of them starts, since joining the Cherries from Barcelona in August.
"The results of an MRI scan determined surgery would be the best course of action for Julian's recovery," said a club statement.
"The club's performance and medicine staff will now support Julian through a comprehensive rehabilitation process over the coming months."
With only four points separating third and 13th, we do not normally see that many teams in this type of mini league.
Normally, you might have the teams in a pack around the top four or five and then another pack underneath that with your relegation pack as well, so the fact there is so many teams in it at this stage is making it different.
From the mental side of competing in that, you look at Manchester United who have struggled so much this season and are sitting 13th. If they get a win, it can shoot them right up the table. They are in a position to think they are only a few points off the Champions League places' and that is good.
But it can work both ways.
Knowing the points are so close can keep you strong, keep you competing and have that competitiveness because you know a result can jump you up. But on the flipside, you could easily go from seventh down to 13th in one weekend or from third down to 10th.
How you deal with it depends on the manager, the players and also the psychologists within the group. Psychology in sport is really important for whether you see the situation as a positive or a negative.
Whether it stays like this all season is hard to say as there have been some really inconsistent performances and results. The most consistent team is the one sitting at the top.
I do not know what the rest of the campaign has in store for these sides because all the teams seem to be able to take points off each other this season.
Fara Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nicola Pearson
Manchester United are keen on 21-year-old Bournemouth and Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez. (Football Transfers), external
Chelsea have put Bournemouth's 22-year-old Ukraine centre-back Illia Zabarnyi on their list of potential defensive targets. (Football Transfers), external
Mark Mitchener
BBC Sport senior journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesIt was a case of 'After the Lord Mayor’s Show' – both metaphorically and literally – for Bournemouth on Saturday.
Hours after 'one of the world’s oldest ceremonial spectacles' (to quote the BBC iPlayer description) made its way through the City of London, a little further west, the Cherries – having taken seven points from nine against Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester City – came unstuck against the lesser lights of Brentford.
The Gtech Community Stadium has not been a happy hunting ground for Bournemouth, with four defeats and one draw from five visits. Not only that, they have taken the lead there five times across those five games, but only have one point (from September 2023) to show for their efforts.
There was plenty of debate over Andoni Iraola's team selection against the Bees – most of it around the restoration of fit-again Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal, despite two excellent performances by Mark Travers during the Spaniard's absence.
Some of the travelling fans chanted Travers’ name during and after the game at Brentford, while Iraola conceded: "Whatever decision I would make is going to be unfair for one because I had two keepers playing very well."
The other change featured Tyler Adams making his first club start since March, and he will likely be called upon again after the international break as Ryan Christie collected his fifth yellow card of the season at Brentford, and will be suspended for the next game against Brighton.
Currently walking a disciplinary tightrope on four cautions are Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo and Marcos Senesi.
More positive news came at Vitality Stadium on Sunday, when 6,054 fans watched the Cherries beat Swindon 4-0 to maintain their 100% record in Women’s National League Division One South West.
That attendance figure, in the fourth tier of the women’s pyramid, exceeded some of the weekend’s Women’s Super League gates – while it would have also beaten the men’s team’s average attendance of 5,720 the last time they were in the fourth tier (2009-10 in League Two).
Sam Davis
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesBournemouth head into the November international break in positive spirits despite defeat last time out against Brentford.
The last window of games saw some statement victories and it leaves Andoni Iraola's men sitting comfortably in 12th position - and this should not be sniffed at, especially when there was a fear of a decline following the departure of star striker Dominic Solanke in the summer.
However, these fears have proved to be unfounded, as, step forward - Evanilson.
The Cherries moved quickly in replacing the club's previous top scorer by bringing in the forward from Porto and, despite some early concerns, he is finding his feet.
There was a small period of adjustment, but the Brazilian has now notched three goals in his past three matches and is starting to fill the void left by Solanke in impressive fashion.
He last scored three in three back in January for Porto, so to hit that target again only a few months into his Bournemouth and English football career is certainly something he can build on.
It is not just the goals that are impressing the Cherries fans, though. The way he is now understanding his team-mates and adhering to the instructions from the coach is there for all to see.
Being a constant nuisance for centre-backs, linking the play together and making some really intelligent runs have all helped the Bournemouth supporters quickly warm to him. He really does have the potential to be a fans' favourite.
Despite being in previous Brazil squads, Evanilson will be staying put during the break, but Bournemouth fans are pondering that if he can keep up his current form, he might not be spending international fortnights around Vitality Stadium for too much longer.
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Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Brentford and Bournemouth.
Here are some of your comments:
Brentford fans
Ian: Another end-to-end game at Gtech Community Stadium and Yoane Wissa was on fire! The first half was a good Premier League game and the second half continued in the same vein. Two teams outside the top six who are making their mark in the Premier League.
Paddy: If we weren't so leaky in defence, we would be up fighting for European competition. Ben Mee has been sorely missed, though despite that, the never-say-die attitude saw us through. It is that mindset that is so attractive about our club. Go Bees!
Nick: We attack a team and score more than them. We try to defend and we lose. Just keep attacking! Their manager says they were better…3-2 says we were.
Bournemouth fans
OIiver: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Replace Kepa Arrizabalaga with Mark Travers who has been outstanding for us in back-to-back performances against arguably the two most formidable opponents in the league. Overall, the Cherries were exciting to watch and full of their now characteristic flair. Unfortunately, so were Brentford.
Adam: If I was Travers, I’d be desperately searching for a way out of this club. Two stellar weeks between the sticks against two fantastic teams, and he gets dropped at the first opportunity for a bang-average keeper with a trendy name. We should’ve won that game but instead we’re bemoaning the keeper.
Paul: Well we've had some poor goalkeeping from Neto, but this one is certainly in the same league, full of basic errors. He must be being picked on his past performances. Why take our young goalkeeper out when he's clearly performing with much more effort. Highly paid players think they command a place in the team, not to earn their place on merit.
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Ben Collins
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, ReutersIt was little wonder that Bournemouth made a bright start at Brentford having earned seven points from their previous three games - against Manchester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa no less.
After the hosts equalised for a second time early in the second half, they ultimately proved too strong for the Cherries, but there was still plenty that pleased manager Andoni Iraola.
They produced two well-worked corner routines, with one producing a great chance for defender Marcos Senesi at 0-0 and the other the goal for Justin Kluivert to make it 2-1.
And while Bournemouth's opener was a gift, Brazilian striker Evanilson finished it off well for his fourth goal in six games.
That was his only clear-cut opportunity, though, so the Cherries' record signing will need continued support from the likes of Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo if Bournemouth are to put together another unbeaten run.
Image source, Getty ImagesAndoni Iraola spoke to Sky Sports after Bournemouth's defeat against Brentford: "It's frustrating because I think that, more or less, the game was what we expected. It was quite an open game with moments for both teams, but I think we've been better. We've been ahead two times and to finish losing this game, also considering the last chance we had, it's a bad feeling because I think we played well.
"We had two very good chances from routines from corners, with one goal, but also we've conceded from a throw-in and then the kick-off after we scored to make it 2-1. After playing very well in the first half especially, to lose this game is hard. For me it was a clear penalty as well [on Evanilson]."
Image source, Getty ImagesThis is the first time Bournemouth have lost a Premier League game in which they have led twice, while it’s now three defeats in their last four league matches on the road.
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