Junior Kroupi injury blow for Bournemouth

Bournemouth's plans for the new season have been dealt a blow after forward Junior Kroupi was ruled out for around three months with a foot injury.

Kroupi, who has been chased by a number of clubs this summer, sustained the problem during the Cherries' ongoing pre-season tour of Austria and underwent successful surgery on Wednesday after he returned to England, the Press Association understands.