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Bournemouth Battles Lincoln in Cup Clash
8 Sep
Summary
- Bournemouth seeks first win after three Premier League draws.
- Lincoln City enters the match on a four-game unbeaten streak.
- Key players sidelined for Bournemouth, but Christie returns.
Bournemouth will host Lincoln City at Vitality Stadium for the third round of the EFL Cup. Head coach Marco Rose is eager for his team's initial competitive win this season, as Bournemouth has secured only two points from their opening three Premier League fixtures. Most recently, they drew 2-2 away against Newcastle United.
In contrast, the visiting Imps are enjoying a four-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, including a recent 1-1 draw with Southampton. Bournemouth's squad rotation is anticipated due to a demanding schedule. The team will miss center-back Veljko Milosavljevic and right-back Julian Araujo due to thigh injuries. Eli Junior Kroupi and Amine Adli also remain unavailable.
However, Bournemouth has been bolstered by the return of midfielder Ryan Christie from suspension and forward Alvaro Rodriguez from injury. For Lincoln City, joint coaches Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw might alter their front three after the weekend's game. Ladefoged could make his full debut as the Imps aim to surprise their Premier League opponents in this cup encounter. The match is scheduled to kick off at 2:45 PM EDT.
