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A New Game Changer for the Cherries?
A great deal has been noted about AFC Bournemouth's organized defense despite a significant reshuffle in their backline, but it was an offensive signing who stole the spotlight in the fixture against Leeds.
Kroupi was acquired to offer competition for top scorer the Brazilian forward in the Cherries' frontline, and it was his last-minute finish that won the manager's team a vital result in an away fixture.
The forward bagged an remarkable a baker's dozen in an equal number of appearances for FC Lorient last season, which helped the club in achieving promotion to the first division in Ligue 1.
Going from the France's second division to the English top flight was always expected to be a tough ask and, unsurprisingly, he has so far been used only as an bench option.
His introduction at the weekend was during the Cherries taking a all-out attack approach, but his composure to fire in during added time could prove to be a key asset in future.
A consistent goalscorer will find the back of the net at any level and Kroupi showed that with the way he got into place and calmly finished at the crucial moment – a pivotal moment for him.
Will the striker see increased playing time on the back of his influence on the weekend? Maybe. But one thing is certain, Bournemouth have found another cog in their well-oiled machine.
