🔗 Share this article Premier League: Preview to the Cherries vs the Cottagers The Latest Game Changer for AFC Bournemouth? Much has been discussed about Bournemouth's defensive strength even with a sweeping changes in their backline, but it was an new forward who made the headlines in the fixture against Leeds United. Eli Junior Kroupi was brought in to offer competition for lead striker Evanilson in Bournemouth's frontline, and it was his last-minute goal that earned Iraola's squad a important point on the road. The forward bagged an remarkable a baker's dozen in the same number of matches for FC Lorient the previous campaign, which helped the side in achieving promotion back to the elite league in France. Going from the France's second division to the English top flight was always likely to prove a hard task and, as anticipated, he has up to now been used only as an super-sub. His introduction at the weekend coincided with the AFC Bournemouth adopting a go-for-broke approach, but his composure to fire in during injury time could become a important tool for the team. A consistent goalscorer will find the back of the net at every level and the attacker showed that with the way he got into place and neatly tucked away under pressure – a significant occasion for him. Will the striker earn a starting role following his influence on Saturday? Perhaps. But one thing is certain, the Cherries have found another cog in their smoothly running system.