Bournemouth, with manager Andoni Iraola leading the way, wants to get into European competition. Since coming on board in June 2023, Iraola has become really important at the club using what he learned at Rayo Vallecano to make Bournemouth better. Even with a hard Premier League schedule ahead of them Iraola’s new way of playing has got the team close to getting European football.
- Bournemouth’s manager, Andoni Iraola, wants European competition.
- The team has a tough Premier League schedule ahead.
- People are noticing Iraola’s way of playing in English football.
Iraola’s Vision for Bournemouth
When Andoni Iraola became Bournemouth’s manager it started something new for the club. What he did with Rayo Vallecano in Spain showed he knows how to win at high levels and now he’s bringing that to Bournemouth. The team’s push for European football shows what Iraola wants, he likes to try new things with tactics and help young players get better.
🗣️”It’s still very difficult because we don’t have an easy schedule”
Andoni Iraola on Bournemouth’s chances of playing European football next season 🇪🇺 https://t.co/g3uDOvWEDv
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews)
April 15, 2025
Even though there’s tough games coming up, the way Iraola does things has got Bournemouth really close to European competition. You can see how he likes to try new things with tactics and help young players get better but he knows the schedule is going to be hard.
Tactical Innovations and Key Players
You can see how Iraola has changed Bournemouth by looking at where they are now and how they play. Since he started they’ve bought some good players to make the team stronger. The way he does things reminds people of big managers like Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola cause he can change things up and thinks ahead. The main players are doing really good with how Iraola wants them to play which is helping Bournemouth do well this season.
You can find out more about these transfers on the AFC Bournemouth page, which shows how the club’s changing with him in charge.
Upcoming Fixtures and Challenges
The games Bournemouth has coming up including against Fulham are really important if they want to get European football. Iraola knows these games are going to be tough and every game matters as Bournemouth tries to finish high in the league. It’s not just about doing good right now but also about being in European competitions for a long time which looks like it could happen with Iraola in charge.
The full match preview tells you more about how both teams are playing and what form they’re in.
