English Premier League: Preview to the Cherries vs the Cottagers
The Latest Game Changer for AFC Bournemouth?
Plenty has been noted about Bournemouth's solid backline despite a significant reshuffle in their defensive unit, but it was an new forward who stole the spotlight in the match against the Whites.
Kroupi was acquired to provide depth for lead striker the Brazilian forward in the team's attack, and it was his stoppage-time goal that won Andoni Iraola's side a important result in an away fixture.
The forward netted an impressive 13 goals in as many games for FC Lorient the previous campaign, which contributed to the team on their way to moving up to the elite league in Ligue 1.
Going from the France's second division to the EPL was always going to be a tough ask and, as anticipated, Kroupi has up to now been restricted to an super-sub.
His appearance at the weekend was during the Cherries taking a all-out attack tactic, but his calmness to rifle home during stoppage time could emerge as a key asset in future.
A prolific striker will know where the net is at any level and the attacker demonstrated that with the way he got into place and neatly tucked away at the crucial moment – a major event for him.
Will Kroupi earn a starting role following his impact on the weekend? Perhaps. But without a doubt, Bournemouth have uncovered one more component in Iraola's smoothly running system.
