Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has labelled Nottingham Forest’ s away form as “ridiculous” ahead of Saturday’s clash between this season’s surprise packages.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola spoke at his latest press conference as he prepares to face Nottingham Forest.

There wasn't much positive team news from Iraola, who still has eight players ruled out through injury: "Marcus Tavernier is the only player who has started training with the group but I don't know if we are going to have him tomorrow. We will have to decide."

ANDONI Iraola has secured another Premier League manager of the month award nomination in January. The Basque boss has masterminded a fantastic Cherries run of form, that saw him nominated for the December award, too. After going unbeaten last month, Bournemouth have continued their fine run into the new year.

Andoni Iraola praised his AFC Bournemouth side for their relentless approach as they pushed to eventually smash Nottingham Forest 5-0 on Saturday.

Andoni Iraola has been tipped to strike when the opportunity to leave Bournemouth for a top side arrives imminently.

In-form Bournemouth will once again be down to the bare bones for their eagerly anticipated Premier League clash at home to Liverpool on Saturday

Iraola confirmed that there are no fresh fitness concerns ahead of the weekend, but he is still having to contend with a significant absentee list. Bournemouth's defensive options have been hit by injuries to Adam Smith, James Hill, Julian Araujo and Marcos Senesi.

Nuno Espirito Santo bemoaned Nottingham Forest's inability to defend against Bournemouth's five-star attack, suggesting his team looked fragile after an impressive recent run of form

Liverpool takes on Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth side at the weekend. The Spaniard has made an admission ahead of that potentially crucial Premier League encounter.

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola heaped praise on Justin Kluivert after their 5-1 thrashing of Nottingham Forest.

Andoni Iraola tells Bournemouth to ‘enjoy today’ after latest memorable victory - Forest were well beaten on the south coast.