"That is the decision I have got to make really. I have to consult the medical team and sports science team and come up with the right decision for both players. They are so important for us as you saw on Saturday. With Kieran's injury, we are not quite sure how long he will be out. That leaves us short of options for that position. It's a decision that I have to make overnight, for this game, but also protect them."
"I've said many, many times this season that trusting the squad is really important. We have a squad of players who will be desperate to play. I do trust everybody but I think we have the depth to play these games. But playing the same players in every game will not help us achieve our objective. Every game is different, certain players will suit certain games so that is the decision I have to make."
Eddie Howe faces a selection dilemma ahead of the Champions League trip to Marseille because full-backs Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall have only just returned and Kieran Trippier is injured. Livramento made his first appearance since a September knee injury and Hall started for the first time since February, both contributing to a 2-1 win over Manchester City. Hall left that match with suspected cramp. Howe will consult medical and sports science staff to balance short-term needs, protect the players and use squad depth, with Emil Krafth available as cover.
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