Andoni Iraola suggests Bournemouth’s recent slump stems from a lack of energy due to player absences after a 1-0 home defeat to Everton. Key players like Lewis Cook and Ryan Christie, known for their dynamism, were unavailable. The Cherries now sit 14th ahead of hosting Chelsea.
Chelsea also faced a setback, losing 3-1 to Leeds United, prompting manager Enzo Maresca to substitute Estevao at halftime to prevent a potential red card. Maresca remarked, “The feeling with Estevao was a little bit: ‘Welcome to the Premier League, welcome to Leeds’.”