Real Sociedad 1-2 Bournemouth: What Rose said
Listen to more from Marco Rose on BBC Sounds here. Bournemouth have led in all six of their games in all competitions under Marco Rose, with this just their second win along with a 4-0 victory over Lincoln City in the EFL Cup. Justin Kluivert became the scorer of Bournemouth's first ever goal in major European competition, while he's now scored in each of his last three starts, with his previous…
Marco Rose, the Bournemouth manager, described their recent European match against Real Sociedad as intense and challenging. He praised the first half, noting their dominance in ball possession and high-up play. However, Rose admitted that the second half lacked the sharpness they initially displayed. He emphasized the need to maintain the intensity characteristic of Bournemouth football, describing it as "Bournemouth football" - active, forward-focused, and capable of creating chances.
Rose's team nearly took a three-goal lead with a header, but ultimately lost the tight 2-1 game. Rose acknowledged the importance of mindset, stating that their lack of intensity could prove costly in their style of play. He suggested substituting players if they grew tired during the match. Despite the narrow defeat, Rose expressed satisfaction with their first European win, praising it as a triumph for the club and its 2000 supporters.
Notably, this victory marks the second in all competitions under Rose's leadership, following a 4-0 EFL Cup win over Lincoln City. Justin Kluivert, a Bournemouth player, scored their first ever goal in major European competition, and has now found the back of the net in each of his last three starts.
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