When it comes to attacking, he gives me a fair amount of freedom. He also tells me to enjoy myself. That's the most important thing' Junior Kroupi on playing under Andoni Iraola

"He's taught me about a new style of play and a new style of league. I'm able to work on certain things I didn't work on when I was at Lorient, particularly from a defensive perspective—better positioning in the defensive phase or making a certain movement of a few metres that prevents me from having to make a long defensive run. That way, I'm more clear-headed in the area when we're attacking."

"When it comes to attacking, he gives me a fair amount of freedom. He also tells me to enjoy myself. That's the most important thing—to enjoy yourself and keep helping the team."

"I don't really have a preference as long as I remain in front of goal. That's what interests me, being able to keep the team advancing and finding myself in front of goal so that I can get a shot off or link up with the striker I'm playing with."

Junior Kroupi, a 19-year-old French forward from Brittany, has made a successful transition to Bournemouth after joining from Lorient for £10 million. He has scored eight Premier League goals in his debut season. Kroupi attributes his success to manager Andoni Iraola, who has taught him a new style of play and provided tactical guidance, particularly in defensive positioning and movement. Iraola grants Kroupi attacking freedom while emphasizing enjoyment of the game. Though Kroupi played as a centre-forward at Lorient, he has adapted to a more withdrawn supporting role at Bournemouth alongside striker Evanilson. He remains focused on staying in front of goal and contributing to team advancement.

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