AFC Bournemouth Daily Digest: Friday 21 August 2026

AFC Bournemouth Daily Digest · Aug 21, 2026 · 2m

Marco Rose has held his first pre match press conference as head coach, ahead of Sunday's opener at Manchester City, and he says he is not there to praise them, he is there to compete with them. The team news has firmed too. Ryan Christie is suspended and will miss it, while Alex Scott has served his ban and is available, with three more back in team training.