Iraola trusts Bournemouth ‘to make right call’ after striker injuries

Andoni Iraola accepts Bournemouth will have to adapt after the loss of strikers Evanilson and Enes Unal to serious injuries and says he has “trust” in the club as they look to bring in reinforcements this month.

The Cherries have been performing well in the Premier League this season as they sit seventh, just three points off the top four.

Evanilson has undergone surgery on a fractured metatarsal in his foot while Unal is out for the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament.

The Cherries have recalled forward Daniel Jebbison from a loan spell at Championship side Watford, while Iraola says the club will look at options in the transfer market.

“Now we will have to adapt a little bit and see who is available in that position and fit better with the things we are going to demand,” Iraola said.

“I have trust in the club and I know they are working, especially after the injuries in that position and I hope, as they have done a lot of times, they will make the right call.”

Bournemouth have been linked, external with a move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson and Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Iraola added: “It is always difficult in the winter but also we are a great opportunity for a number nine who wants to have an important role in the Premier League.

“There will be for sure strikers looking to take that chance and I hope we can sign the right providers.”