Bournemouth Round-Up, Wednesday 21st October: Kroupi Back in Training as Cherries Prepare for AC Milan

Marco Rose has confirmed that Eli Junior Kroupi is back in training with Bournemouth, offering a timely boost ahead of a huge week for the club (Bournemouth Echo) (Sports Mole). The head coach gave an update on the forward's recovery from injury as preparations continue for Thursday's Europa League clash with AC Milan (Sports Mole).

While Kroupi has returned to full training and was pictured working with the squad, Rose has indicated he won't be risked against AC Milan on Thursday night (Bournemouth Echo). ESPN report that the club's top-scorer from last season could instead be in contention to face Manchester United on Sunday (ESPN). Bournemouth fan Henry Chung has spoken of his excitement at the prospect of Kroupi making his comeback in that fixture against United (BBC Sport).

The Bournemouth Echo says the Cherries have put their thumping defeat to Chelsea behind them as attention turns to the European test against AC Milan (Bournemouth Echo). Defender Tavernier has described the upcoming fixture against the Italian giants as an unbelievable moment for the club (AFCB.co.uk).

The AC Milan game is also generating interest beyond the pitch. Bournemouth mayor Roberto Rocca has thrown his support behind the Cherries ahead of the clash, calling it a fantastic opportunity for the town (Bournemouth Echo). Intriguingly, BBC Sport note that Rocca will be cheering on Bournemouth despite his own family's allegiance to AC Milan (BBC Sport).

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