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An Emerging Game Changer for the Cherries?

A great deal has been noted about the Cherries' solid backline despite a sweeping changes in their defense, but it was an offensive signing who stole the spotlight in the fixture against Leeds.

Kroupi was brought in to offer competition for lead striker Evanilson in the Cherries' offensive line, and it was his stoppage-time finish that earned Andoni Iraola's squad a vital draw in an away fixture.

Kroupi bagged an notable thirteen goals in an equal number of appearances for FC Lorient last season, which contributed to the club in achieving elevation back to the first division in Ligue 1.

Moving from the French second tier to the English top flight was always expected to be a tough ask and, unsurprisingly, Kroupi has thus far been used only as an bench option.

His entry at the recent match was during the Bournemouth taking a go-for-broke strategy, but his calmness to slot home during injury time could prove to be a important tool in future.

A consistent goalscorer will find the back of the net at all levels and Kroupi proved that with the way he found space and neatly tucked away under pressure – a pivotal event for him.

Will Kroupi see increased playing time after his impact on Saturday? Perhaps. But it's clear, the Cherries have discovered an additional piece in their smoothly running system.