David Brooks on Bournemouth's growth and ambitions

Bournemouth's David Brooks on Cherries' growth and ambitions

Bournemouth's David Brooks has spoken about the club's growth and ambitions, highlighting the importance of being fit for the start of the season and the added challenge of Europa League football.

What happened?

Brooks missed Bournemouth's 4-1 friendly win over St. Pauli as a precaution after feeling unwell. He explained that new boss Marco Rose decided to play it safe and not risk his midfielder.

Why it matters for Bournemouth

The Cherries will have Europa League football added to their schedule next season, which could add an extra 15 competitive games to their fixture list. Brooks emphasized the importance of being fit for the start of the season, saying "We need to be fit for the start of the season; that's an emphasis we have each and every year."

What comes next?

Brooks also spoke about the club's growth and ambitions, saying "The club have grown from strength to strength, especially when Bill Foley took over and the ambitions he had set into us. That's why a lot of the lads want to stay now. It is becoming a lot more of an attractive club to be at and not just a stepping stone."

Bournemouth are currently 6th in the Premier League, 57 points from 38 games, with a recent form of 1W-4D-0L. They have scored 58 goals and conceded 54, with a goal difference of +4. They are 28 points behind leaders Arsenal and have a last result of 1-1 against Nottingham Forest on 24 May 2026.

The Cherries will face Augsburg on 30 July in Saalfelden, Austria, in their next friendly match. Brooks will be looking to make a strong impression and help the team prepare for the new season.

Bournemouth's ambitions

Brooks also spoke about the club's ambitions, saying "The aim was always to get there with Bournemouth." He emphasized the importance of the club's growth and the ambitions of the players and staff.

Bournemouth's David Brooks is looking forward to the new season and the added challenge of Europa League football. He emphasized the importance of being fit and the club's growth and ambitions.

Recent form

Bournemouth's recent form has been 1W-4D-0L, with their last match ending in a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest on 24 May 2026. They have scored 58 goals and conceded 54, with a goal difference of +4.

League standing

Bournemouth are currently 6th in the Premier League, 57 points from 38 games. They are 28 points behind leaders Arsenal and have a goal difference of +4.