Bournemouth could be silent killers under Iraola
Bournemouth will head into the 2023/24 season with the expectations of not just evading relegation again but improving on the finish from last term. After all, they have replaced the resourceful Gary O’Neil with a more attack-minded manager, Andoni Iraola.
The club’s first-ever foreign manager Iraola arrives at the Vitality Stadium with a reputation for being progressive in his approach. And after producing miracles with Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, the Bournemouth fans can expect magic from their new manager in the upcoming campaign.
Iraola is a firm believer in the adage “Attack is the best form of defence”. He has famously proclaimed how he feels safer if his team is far from the box instead of close. So we might see some goal fests involving Bournemouth in the 2023/24 season.
Clever signings will also enable Bournemouth to play a more progressive brand of football. But that will bring its pitfalls, as the Cherries do not boast of colossal defenders. So Neto will have his work cut out between the sticks for much of the campaign.
Meanwhile, Iraola is a disciple of Marcelo Bielsa. So it is hardly surprising that he advocates a brand of “rock ‘n roll” football. The 41-year-old is also a master of harnessing the underdog mentality, which should bring the best out of his team. And we expect Bournemouth to stave off relegation while coming close to breaching the top half under the Spanish tactician.
While the future is never certain in football, my gut tells me that Iraola will prove to be a resounding success at Bournemouth. His dedication to the heavy metal style, combined with his understanding of Bielsa’s philosophy, provides the foundations for an exhilarating brand of football that will captivate supporters. With the right blend of talent, determination, and Iraola’s guidance, Bournemouth has the potential to become a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League.
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