Bournemouth have confirmed their starting lineup for a pre-season friendly against La Liga side Real Sociedad. The Cherries field a strong side as they continue preparations for the new Premier League campaign.
The team is Djordje Petrovic in goal, with a back four of Tyler Adams, James Hill, Justin Kluivert and Adrien Truffert. The midfield trio is Alex Scott, Matheus Silva and Adam Smith. The attacking line is completed by Marcus Tavernier, Rayan and Francisco Evanilson. This lineup includes several players expected to be key figures this season, including top scorer from the previous campaign Marcus Tavernier.
This friendly provides a final test before the competitive action begins. Bournemouth finished last season 15th in the Premier League with 44 points, having scored 48 goals. Their recent form shows they have averaged 1.4 goals per game over their last five matches. The club will be looking to build cohesion and sharpness ahead of their next fixture, a home match against Liverpool on 20 September.
The match offers a chance for new signings and returning players to integrate. It also allows manager Andoni Iraola to assess his squad's readiness against high-quality European opposition. Real Sociedad, who finished sixth in La Liga last term, will provide a stern examination. Their lineup includes experienced internationals like Mikel Oyarzabal and Ander Barrenetxea. The friendly is scheduled to be played behind closed doors at the Spanish club's training complex. Kick-off is set for late afternoon local time.
Bournemouth have won their first-ever European match, beating Real Sociedad 2-1 in the Europa League. The club confirmed the historic victory, secured with goals from Justin Kluivert and Rayan. Manager Marco Rose's side are now unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions. Marcus Tavernier, who has scored three league goals this season, was a key figure. The Cherries sit 15th in the Premier League with three points from four games.
