Andoni Iraola press conference: Crystal Palace vs AFC Bournemouth

Midfielder David Brooks is taking a small break after picking up an injury and Iraola said: “It’s not the best moment, it’s never a good moment to have an injury. I think Brooksy was playing really well and finding himself, he was in a great physical position. We will take his injury like a small break and in a positive way to come back with the same intent and condition.”

Defender Adam Smith is back training and Enes Unal returned to training after injuring his ACL twice in a year. Iraola said: “We will be careful and we don’t want to make any mistakes in the recovery. He is feeling well and has been training with us during the international break. It is good because I see him smiling and in a better mood.”

Iraola also said the are “considering” Unal playing with the developmental squad.

On Antoine Semenyo’s excellent start to the season, Iraola said: “I hope we can keep him there because now he is full on confidence.”

Offering more on Semenyo’s threat and ability to adapt, he said: “With his last performance everyone trying to limit his options. He has a good thing that he is playing with us on both wings. We have had the chance to play up front. I think he is better wide but he has done it internationally. So, I think it is better for us because the opposition can’t plan where to defend against him.”