Bournemouth fans rip into ‘unacceptable’ Junior Kroupi after what he did vs West Ham
Bournemouth fans believe Junior Kroupi may be better utilised off the bench following his performance against West Ham.
Kroupi started for Bournemouth in their 0-0 draw against West Ham at the London Stadium, where Andoni Iraola’s side created an expected goals of just 0.65 across the 90 minutes.
Bournemouth failed to create a big chance in the match, in what may feel like a wasted opportunity to earn three points against a West Ham team in the Premier League relegation zone.
The Cherries have an outside chance of European football next season, and they are currently on an impressive seven-game unbeaten run in the league.
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Bournemouth fan wants ‘honest conversation’ on Junior Kroupi
Kroupi has only started 12 of Bournemouth’s 27 Premier League matches this campaign during his first season at the club since joining from Lorient.
The 19-year-old has proved to be an impact player off the bench previously, and fans want the forward to revert to that role.
Kroupi has scored eight goals this season, making him the club’s top scorer in the league, three clear of his closest challengers.
Against West Ham though, Kroupi only managed one shot and three touches in the opposition penalty area before being replaced by Enes Unal with a minute remaining.
One fan called Kroupi “invisible” in the game, whilst another claimed it was his “worst performance” during his time at the club.
Bournemouth preparing for stars departure
Bournemouth need to be braced for the potential departure of defender Marcos Senesi at the end of the season.
Senesi’s contract at the club expires at the end of the campaign, and the likes of Everton and Tottenham have shown interest in signing the centre-back in the summer.
The 28-year-old has started every game for the Cherries this season, stepping up after the club lost Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid last summer.
Senesi could also move back abroad with Italian club Napoli a possible destination for the Argentine, who has previously played for Feyenoord in the Netherlands.
Bournemouth host Sunderland next in the Premier League, where Senesi will be expected to maintain his position in the starting line-up.