Bafodé Diakité

Defender AFC Bournemouth's Bafodé Diakité (24) is currently managing a fitness issue that saw him absent from the Cherries’ recent 2-0 victory over Brighton. Diakité has been experiencing soreness since the Spurs fixture and has been training intermittently during the international break to aid his recovery.

Manager Andoni Iraola confirmed that the defender’s condition is not serious, but his availability for next weekend’s clash with Newcastle will depend on how his fitness develops over the coming days. The club is taking a cautious approach, ensuring that Diakité does not risk aggravating the issue. (Source: Alexander Smith, Bournemouth Echo)