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The Latest Key Asset for AFC Bournemouth?

A great deal has been discussed about Bournemouth's organized defense following a significant reshuffle in their backline, but it was an new forward who stood out in the fixture against the Whites.

Kroupi was signed to offer competition for top scorer the Brazilian forward in the Cherries' offensive line, and it was his late finish that earned Iraola's squad a crucial result on the road.

The forward netted an remarkable thirteen goals in the same number of matches for FC Lorient in the prior term, which assisted the team toward promotion into the first division in Ligue 1.

Moving from the France's second division to the EPL was always likely to prove a difficult challenge and, unsurprisingly, he has thus far been used only as an super-sub.

His appearance at the weekend came when the AFC Bournemouth embracing a all-out attack tactic, but his coolness to fire in during stoppage time could emerge as a important tool for the team.

A prolific striker will score goals at all levels and Kroupi demonstrated that with the way he found space and calmly finished under pressure – a pivotal event for him.

Will Eli Junior get more minutes on the back of his impact on Saturday? Possibly. But without a doubt, the Cherries have found an additional piece in their smoothly running system.