Bournemouth Internationals: Rayan Shines As Cherries Stars Enjoy Busy But Frustrating Window

AFC Bournemouth’s international contingent have been in action across the globe during a busy September and October break.

Some players have shone, but this has largely been overshadowed by injuries to Alex Scott and David Brooks.

Let’s see how they all got on…

Rayan:

Several Cherries players made important contributions for their countries, with Rayan among the standout performers after scoring a dramatic late equaliser for Brazil.

Rayan struck in the fifth minute of stoppage time to rescue a 1-1 draw against Australia on September 25. The Bournemouth forward was handed another start against the same opposition four days later, playing 61 minutes as Brazil secured a 4-2 victory.

Alex Toth:

Alex Tóth enjoyed a positive spell with Hungary. The midfielder came on at half-time during their 1-0 defeat to Ukraine before featuring from the 55th minute in a goalless draw against Northern Ireland.

Tóth was then given consecutive starts, playing 57 minutes in Hungary’s 1-0 Nations League victory over Georgia before featuring for 65 minutes in a 2-1 win against Ukraine.

Adrien Truffert:

Adrien Truffert featured twice for France, completing 90 minutes and keeping a clean sheet in the 1-0 victory over Turkey before playing the full match in a 1-1 draw with Italy.

The left-back was an unused substitute in both of France’s victories over Belgium but still leaves the window having played 180 minutes for the national side.

Ben Gannon-Doak:

There was plenty of action for Bournemouth’s Scottish contingent, too. Ben Gannon-Doak made a significant contribution, coming off the bench for 12 minutes in the goalless draw against Slovenia before playing 59 minutes in a 3-0 defeat to Switzerland.

He was then handed a start against North Macedonia and played 76 minutes as Scotland secured a 2-0 Nations League victory.

Ryan Christie:

Ryan Christie was an unused substitute against Slovenia before coming on in the 3-0 defeat to Switzerland. He then entered at half-time against North Macedonia, helping Scotland to a winning result.

Christie finished the international stint with a goal against Slovenia, which Scotland went on to lose 1-2.

Daniel Jebbison:

Daniel Jebbison was involved with Canada, starting their 2-0 friendly victory over Peru. The forward played 62 minutes and provided an assist in the win, before being left on the bench for the 1-0 victory over Chile.

Jebbison also secured minutes in the tank in the early hours of Wednesday morning, as Canada fell to defeat against the United Sates.

Tyler Adams:

Tyler Adams has been busy with the USA. He played 88 minutes in their 4-1 victory over Peru before coming off the bench after 62 minutes in a 4-2 win against Chile.

Adams then completed the full 90 minutes in a 3-0 friendly victory over Mexico, before playing 30 minutes in the 1-0 win over Canada.

It has been announced that Adams will remain captain of the USA men’s team for the 2030 World Cup cycle.

David Brooks:

For David Brooks, the international window was shorter. The Bournemouth attacker played 63 minutes in Wales’ 1-0 defeat to Portugal on September 24, with no further appearances recorded during the window due to injury.

The severity of Brooks’ injury has not yet been confirmed.

Alex Scott:

The biggest concern for Bournemouth is Alex Scott. The midfielder was an unused substitute as England lost 3-2 to Spain before coming on in the 70th minute of their 2-0 victory over Czech Republic.

Scott was then handed his first senior England start against Croatia, playing 70 minutes in a dominant 7-0 victory.

However, his breakthrough was subsequently overshadowed by an injury which forced him to withdraw from the England squad, providing Bournemouth with an unwanted concern ahead of the return to domestic action.

Overall, it has been a productive international window for the Cherries, with Rayan, Tóth, Gannon-Doak, Christie, Jebbison and Adams all making notable contributions for their respective countries.

Attention will now turn back to the Vitality Stadium, with Bournemouth hoping their international contingent can return fit and carry their positive form into club football.