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Marco Rose discusses Bournemouth fitness ahead of Brentford match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 1:41 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Marco Rose discusses Bournemouth fitness ahead of Brentford match

Summary

Bournemouth manager Marco Rose is preparing his squad for Saturday's Premier League fixture against Brentford at 15:00 BST. Rose confirmed that several players remain sidelined, with Veljko Milosavljevic trending toward an earlier return than Amine Adli. Junior Kroupi and Julian Araujo are not expected back until November. Despite conceding late goals in the opening three league matches, Rose expressed confidence in the team following a recent cup win over Lincoln. The manager praised the performance of new signing Antonio Silva, noting the center-back has acclimated quickly to the English top flight. Rose stated he possesses 21 competitive players available for selection, which has created difficult but positive decisions for the upcoming lineup.

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Status Watch

•Bournemouth hosts Brentford on Saturday at 15:00 BST.
•Veljko Milosavljevic is the closest to returning from injury.
•Junior Kroupi and Julian Araujo face returns in November.
•Antonio Silva has drawn praise from Rose for his adaptation.
•Rose confirmed he has 21 competitive players available for selection.

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1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Rose on team fitness, Silva and Brentford

What they're saying

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Rose said Bournemouth must "continue to perform well" after their dominant win over Lincoln, adding that they were good in their first three league games despite conceding late goals. On injuries, Rose said Veljko Milosavljevic is "most likely" to return first, followed by Amine Adli. Junior Kroupi is expected back at the beginning of November, while Julian Araujo is also expected to return that month, but later than Kroupi.
— Yahoo Sports

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