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Eli Junior Kroupi on track for return to Bournemouth later in October

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Eli Junior Kroupi on track for return to Bournemouth later in October

Summary

AFC Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi is preparing for a return from injury later this month. Following a foot surgery at the end of July, Kroupi aims to be fit for AFC Bournemouth's match against Manchester United on October 25. He has resumed training activities, participating in running drills and small-sided games over the weekend. Kroupi had a successful previous season in the Premier League, scoring 13 goals in 33 matches, and is hopeful of maintaining his form amid transfer speculation linking him to clubs like Arsenal and FC Barcelona.

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•Kroupi suffered a foot injury and underwent surgery in late July.
•He is expected to return on October 25 against Manchester United.
•Kroupi participated in training activities this past weekend.
•He scored 13 goals in his first Premier League season.
•There are ongoing transfer speculations linking him to Arsenal and Barcelona.

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AFC Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi (20) is on track to make a return from injury later this month, as per a report from L’Équipe. Having suffered a foot injury and undergone surgery at the e...
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