Bournemouth FC and Brentford meet at the Vitality Stadium in Premier League gameweek four on Saturday afternoon, and the team news is doing most of the talking. Bournemouth drew 2-2 with Newcastle United last weekend, while Brentford were held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United. Both clubs are heading into this one with four players out, and Brentford also have Nathan Collins doubtful with a calf issue.
Bournemouth's absentees
Bournemouth are without Eli Junior Kroupi because of a foot problem, while Amine Adli is out with a calf issue. Veljko Milosavljevic is missing through a knee problem and Julian Araujo is also unavailable with a thigh issue. That leaves Bournemouth short in several areas before a home match that already looked demanding.
Brentford's injury list
Brentford's list is just as long. Mathias Jensen is out with an unspecified problem, Sepp van den Berg is missing with a groin issue, Antoni Milambo has a knee problem and Josh Dasilva is out with a thigh issue. Collins being doubtful adds another wrinkle for a side that are currently listed fourth in the Premier League table.
That ranking sits alongside a 2025 league season in which Brentford finished ninth, scored 55 goals and conceded 52. They were competitive across the full campaign, but Saturday's trip now comes with enough absences to make selection a real issue.
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