Andoni Iraola and Vincent Kompany have finalised their selections for a crucial Premier League encounter at the Vitality Stadium. The official team news for Bournemouth versus Burnley has been confirmed, with both managers making key decisions ahead of the 14:03 GMT kick-off.
Bournemouth's Chosen Eleven
Andoni Iraola has opted for a starting eleven that sees Đorđe Petrović take his place in goal. The defensive line consists of Adrien Truffert, Lloyd Cook, and Marcos Senesi. In midfield, David Brooks, Evanilson, and Marcus Tavernier are selected to provide creativity, supported by the industrious Lamine Diakité and Justin Kluivert. The attacking responsibility falls to the duo of Raúl Jiménez and Antoine Semenyo.
The Cherries' bench offers a mix of experience and youth, with the options including Maxime Dennis, Carlos Soler, Alex Scott, Ryan Christie, Adam Smith, Youssouf Adli, Mathis Kroupi Jr, James Hill, and Enes Ünal.
Burnley's Tactical Setup
Visiting manager Vincent Kompany has named Martin Dúbravka as his starting goalkeeper. The Clarets' defence features Kyle Walker, Joe Worrall, Lesley Ugochukwu, and Hjalmar Ekdal. Their midfield and attack will be driven by the talents of Jacob Bruun Larsen, Jaidon Anthony, Zian Flemming, Vitinho, Josh Cullen, and Maxime Laurent.
Burnley's substitutes provide significant firepower and versatility, with the list including Manu Weiss, Bobby Edwards, Bashir Humphreys, Florentino Luís, Dango Ouattara, Mike Trésor, Aaron Ramsey, and Harvey Barnes all available to make an impact.
What the Lineups Suggest
The selected teams indicate both sides are aiming for a positive result. Bournemouth's lineup suggests an attacking intent with Jiménez and Semenyo leading the line, supported by creative forces like Brooks and Tavernier. For Burnley, the inclusion of players like Anthony against his former club adds a intriguing narrative, while their strong bench highlights the depth Kompany can call upon if needed.
With the teams now official, all focus shifts to the pitch for what promises to be a compelling Premier League contest. The choices made by Iraola and Kompany will be scrutinised as the match unfolds at the Vitality Stadium.
