When asked about defender Marcos Senesi's availability for the match, Iraola expressed optimism that the player would be ready to play.

"We need to manage his situation, but he's feeling positive and wants to give it a go," Iraola said.

"We'd love to have him on the team because he's a crucial player for us," he added.

Regarding forward Folarin Semenyo, who has been linked with a move to United and Liverpool, Iraola addressed concerns that transfer speculation might be affecting his performance.

"We can't just look at the numbers," Iraola said. "Semenyo is a winger who provides goals and assists, and gives us scoring opportunities. He was a major threat against Chelsea recently."

Iraola believes Semenyo is committed to the team and hasn't noticed any changes in his behavior due to transfer rumors.

"When you're constantly in the news, you have to deal with it," Iraola said. "But I think he's committed, and I haven't seen any changes in him."

Iraola acknowledged that Bournemouth's form has declined since the start of the season, but is working to improve the team's efficiency and scoring rate.

"We're not as efficient as we were at the beginning of the season," Iraola said. "We're looking for ways to be more effective, to score more goals, and to take advantage of our chances."