A New Secret Weapon for the Cherries?
A great deal has been said about the Cherries' solid backline following a major overhaul in their backline, but it was an offensive signing who stood out in the fixture against Leeds United.
Eli Junior Kroupi was brought in to add cover for top scorer the Brazilian forward in the Cherries' frontline, and it was his late goal that earned Iraola's side a important draw away from home.
The forward scored an notable thirteen goals in as many games for Lorient last season, which assisted the team toward promotion back to the first division in French football.
Going from the France's second division to the EPL was always going to be a hard task and, as anticipated, the player has thus far been restricted to an bench option.
His appearance at the last game came when the Cherries taking a go-for-broke tactic, but his composure to fire in during stoppage time could emerge as a valuable weapon for the team.
A prolific striker will score goals at any level and he showed that with the way he got into place and comfortably swept home when needed – a major event for him.
Will Eli Junior get more minutes after his contribution on the weekend? Possibly. But one thing is certain, the Cherries have uncovered an additional piece in their efficient setup.
