Liverpool takes on Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth side at the weekend. The Spaniard has made an admission ahead of that potentially crucial Premier League encounter.

Bournemouth's current squad is a tribute to the recruitment team, including former sporting director Richard Hughes, who is now at Liverpool, and his long-time assistant Simon Francis, who has carried on the good work after taking over.

Andoni Iraola has been tipped to strike when the opportunity to leave Bournemouth for a top side arrives imminently.

ON JANUARY 8, just one day after Evanilson was ruled out following surgery on a broken metatarsal, AFC Bournemouth confirmed that Enes Unal had torn his ACL and would be out of action for some time.

Tottenham would love to speak to Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola should they look to replace Ange Postecoglou.

In-form Bournemouth will once again be down to the bare bones for their eagerly anticipated Premier League clash at home to Liverpool on Saturday

Andoni Iraola tells Bournemouth to ‘enjoy today’ after latest memorable victory - Forest were well beaten on the south coast.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola claims that his side will change nothing following their 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

After another masterful performance at the weekend, Bournemouth's stunning season is discussed on The Totally Football Show

Nottingham Forest have grabbed most of the limelight as the Premier League's big over-achievers this season but Bournemouth's rise to top-four contenders is equally remarkable.

High-flying Bournemouth and their manager Andoni Iraola are discussed on the latest episode of The Athletic FC Podcast

There wasn't much positive team news from Iraola, who still has eight players ruled out through injury: "Marcus Tavernier is the only player who has started training with the group but I don't know if we are going to have him tomorrow. We will have to decide."