Manchester United blow as Bournemouth confirm massive injury boost for Old Trafford trip

Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi is set to make his return from injury against Manchester United at Old Trafford this weekend. Bournemouth manager Marco Rose confirmed that the plan is to travel with Kroupi and give him minutes after he recovered from a fractured metatarsal suffered during pre-season training. The French forward scored 13 league goals last season before undergoing surgery in the summer.

Kroupi's return poses a further challenge for under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, whose side is on a seven-match winless streak following a midweek Champions League defeat to Como. Rose warned that Bournemouth, who have won three consecutive games, must remain focused against an intense and motivated United side.