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The Latest Secret Weapon for AFC Bournemouth?

Much has been noted about the Cherries' organized defense even with a sweeping changes in their defensive unit, but it was an attacking recruit who stood out in the game against the Whites.

Eli Junior Kroupi was signed to provide depth for top scorer Evanilson in the team's frontline, and it was his last-minute strike that earned Andoni Iraola's side a important draw in an away fixture.

Eli Junior bagged an remarkable 13 goals in as many games for FC Lorient the previous campaign, which contributed to the side on their way to moving up back to the elite league in France.

Transitioning from the Ligue 2 to the English top flight was always expected to be a tough ask and, as anticipated, Kroupi has thus far been limited to an bench option.

His introduction at the weekend came when the Bournemouth adopting a ‘throw the kitchen sink at it’ approach, but his composure to slot home during stoppage time could become a key asset in future.

A consistent goalscorer will know where the net is at any level and he proved that with the way he got into place and calmly finished at the crucial moment – a significant event for him.

Will Kroupi get more minutes on the back of his influence on matchday? Perhaps. But without a doubt, Andoni Iraola's side have found another cog in Iraola's smoothly running system.