The Latest Game Changer for AFC Bournemouth?
Plenty has been noted about Bournemouth's organized defense despite a sweeping changes in their defense, but it was an new forward who stood out in the match against Leeds.
Kroupi was acquired to offer competition for lead striker Evanilson in Bournemouth's offensive line, and it was his stoppage-time strike that secured Iraola's squad a vital draw on the road.
Kroupi netted an notable 13 goals in the same number of matches for Lorient the previous campaign, which assisted the side toward promotion to the first division in French football.
Moving from the Ligue 2 to the Premier League was always likely to prove a tough ask and, unsurprisingly, the player has thus far been restricted to an impact substitute.
His introduction at the recent match came when the Bournemouth embracing a all-out attack approach, but his calmness to rifle home during injury time could prove to be a important tool in future.
A reliable finisher will know where the net is at every level and the attacker demonstrated that with the way he found space and comfortably swept home under pressure – a pivotal event for him.
Will Eli Junior get more minutes on the back of his contribution on the weekend? Possibly. But one thing is certain, Andoni Iraola's side have discovered another cog in the manager's efficient setup.
