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Iraola Braces for Limited Openings at Everton, Signals Bournemouth Rotation

The manager set a cautious March target for recovering teenager Ben Gannon-Doak after he resumed solo running.

Overview

  • Bournemouth visit Everton on Tuesday at 19:30 GMT, with Iraola describing the trip as a difficult test away at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
  • Because of the quick turnaround after a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, Iraola said it is difficult to field the same starting XI.
  • Everton own the Premier League’s fourth-best defensive record with 28 goals conceded, and they restricted Bournemouth to five shots in a 1-0 win in December.
  • Full-back Adrien Truffert leads the league with 58 overlapping runs, and Iraola challenged him to translate that volume into more assists.
  • James Hill has started seven straight matches and recorded two assists, earning public praise from Iraola for his attitude and development.