Bournemouth were second in the Premier League table in late October, but manager Andoni Iraola showed more concern than joy when asked if the club could secure an unexpected Champions League place.
That optimism has faded, with the Cherries now winless in five matches and forward Antoine Semenyo going six games without a goal.
They host Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday (15:00 GMT) after the visitors’ shock midweek defeat at Leeds, hoping to get their season back on track.
Iraola is likely to face questions on:
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why Semenyo’s progress has stalled
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whether he needs January signings
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his contract which expires at the end of the season
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goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic facing his former club
