REASONS MARESCA

IRAOLA SEEKING MIDDLE GROUND

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ANDONI IRAOLA is not panicking over Bournemouth's five-game winless run.

Having suffered back-to-back defeats by Sunderland and Everton, the Cherries will look to reverse their fortunes at home to Chelsea this afternoon. Iraola (above) said: “You asked me about goals at the beginning of the season and I always say I don't believe in long-term goals, because we started very well, close to Europe and then you lose games.

“We were not as good [as it looked] and now we are not as bad as we look, [we're] somewhere in the middle. During 38 games you will have periods where you are struggling more because whatever - the form, the injuries, the suspensions.