Bournemouth's stance on Marco Rose is absolutely clear
Marco Rose can save his job as Bournemouth manager if positive results in the Europa League continue, sources have told Football Insider.
The Cherries have endured a frustrating start to their domestic season under the new manager's leadership, although Sunday's 2-0 win over Sunderland lifted them to 15th in the table.
However, they have thrived in Europe, with wins against Real Sociedad and Sturm Graz handing the boss plenty of positives and affording him time to get his ideas across.
As I revaeled on the latest edition of Football Insider's Transfer Insider podcast, Bournemouth's European wins have given the board confidence and belief in Rose's work.
The 50-year-old has insisted it could take just one win in the league to reverse his side's fortunes, amid a feeling that they have been unlucky with their results so far.
It is currently highly unlikely that Rose will be sacked in the near future, although results may have to improve in the Premier League sooner rather than later to match their European form.
Could Bournemouth be tempted to sack Marco Rose?
Football Insider revealed on 16 October that Rose could be sacked by Bournemouth if he cannot inspire a quick turnaround in results after a poor start to the season.
A 5-1 defeat against Chelsea last weekend raised major concerns at the Vitality Stadium, with no wins in six league games sparking questions about the manager's future.
However, their Europa League form has bought Rose time to turn the domestic performances around, and Bournemouth are keen to stick by their manager.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: "There's nothing at the minute with regard to Marco Rose's future at Bournemouth.
"Obviously Bournemouth have been a bit unlucky for me on a number of the games have thrown away leads against Man City, Everton, Newcastle and Brentford.
"They've got European football to contend with as well, so it'll be interesting to see how they cope with that and how they adapt and everything else.
"They've done well so far, got good wins in the Europa League against Real Sociedad and Sturm Graz, so they have relieved the pressure on Rose.
"I think once they figure out how to juggle both the Premier League and the Europa League, I'm sure we'll see Bournemouth move up that table in the near future.
"There's quality in the squad, there's no doubt about that, and there's no panic over Marco Rose's situation just yet."
Why are Europa League results so important?
Bournemouth's Europa League form has been the main focus for the club this season, with their first venture into a continental competition already proving fruitful.
Wins on the European stage have distracted from their current domestic woes, keeping the supporters happy while also proving that this team can deliver big wins.
Former Man United coach Mick Brown told Football Insider that Sunderland, Bournemouth's opponents on 18 October and fellow Europa League contenders, are in the same situation.
They have won just one of their opening six Premier League games and conceded 12 goals in that time, leading to early suggestions they could be dragged into trouble.
Questions have been asked of Regis Le Bris after a result, but with the Black Cats winning in Europe, there is less focus on their current Premier League struggles.