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Kerkez suspension 'really significant' for Bournemouth


Published on 2025-03-28 15:05:36 - BBC
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  • Young defenders Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez were the hot topic on the latest episode of BBC Radio Solent's Cherries: Unpicked podcast. Huijsen, 19, and Kerkez, 21, have been hugely influential in a superb season for Bournemouth under manager Andoni Iraola but both men will miss this weekend's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City through

The article from MSN discusses the impact of Milos Kerkez's suspension on Bournemouth's upcoming match against Manchester City. Kerkez, a key player for Bournemouth, will miss the game due to accumulating five yellow cards, which automatically triggers a one-match ban. His absence is considered significant because he has been a regular starter, contributing both defensively and offensively with his pace and crossing ability. Bournemouth's manager, Andoni Iraola, expressed disappointment over the suspension, noting that Kerkez's energy and defensive work rate would be missed against a formidable opponent like Manchester City. The team will need to adapt their strategy, possibly relying on less experienced players or altering their usual formation to compensate for his absence.

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