West Ham vs Bournemouth: Carabao Cup Preview, Second Round, 2024
Bournemouth travel to West Ham with both Premier League teams looking to progress to the third round of the Carabao Cup.
Bournemouth are still in search of their first win of the season following a controversial match against Newcastle United last weekend, where VAR decisions sparked heated debates. The Cherries are keen to bounce back and secure their place in the Third Round of the Carabao Cup.
Last season, Bournemouth made a commendable run to the Round of 16, where they narrowly lost to Liverpool 2-1, with Justin Kluivert scoring the only goal. This season, Bournemouth will look to build on that experience, hoping to go even further in the competition.
West Ham celebrated their first three points of the campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace. The Hammers, who missed out on European qualification last season, are eager to make a strong cup run.
In this competition last season, Bournemouth got to the Round of 16, where they lost narrowly against Liverpool. West Ham also fell to defeat against Liverpool but did so a round later, losing 5-1 in the Quarter-Finals.
These previous encounters with one of England’s top teams serve as a reminder of the quality and intensity required to progress in the tournament.
West Ham has been runners-up twice in this tournament, in the 1965/66 and 1980/81 seasons. Bournemouth’s best runs have been to the Quarter-Finals three times.
Julen Lopetegui will be pleased to have Edson Álvarez at his disposal with the Mexican midfielder getting his first taste of action over the weekend, coming off the bench for a 12-minute cameo in West Ham’s solid win.
Álvarez’s introduction to the squad marks a significant addition to West Ham’s midfield. His presence could be crucial in providing balance to a team that has shown both attacking flair and defensive solidity.
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