3 Things To Learn From AFC Bournemouth's Eighth Win In A Row Against Ipswich

To start off, Rayan has looked a lot better offensively in recent weeks. In the first half, he looked like he wanted to attack the space that Leif Davis was leaving by bombing forward, and created many chances because of that.

The Brazilian's end product may not have been at its best yesterday, but it is great to see that he is more willing to take the risks and attack the space in behind more. At the start of the campaign, he looked a lot more passive when in possession of the ball, but as the season has gone on, he looks to be getting more direct and dangerous week by week.

Having Rayan starting off the right with Doak coming on later in the game to add even more direct dribbling and attacking threat will be a nuisance for most defences across Europe after the international break.

Secondly, Amine Adli and Ben Gannon-Doak were labelled as 'impact players' after the Sparta Prague win, and Justin Kluivert looks to be another one too.

To be seen as more of an impact player, your playstyle and overall qualities as an attacker need to show that you are quick, direct and a risk taker. Both Kluivert and Kroupi are them, but since his arrival in the summer of 2025, Junior Kroupi has shown more quality than the Dutchman.

Because of this, Marco Rose should utilise Kroupi as the starting 10 after the international break, with Kluivert coming off the bench later in the game to inject some legs into the press. With Junior Kroupi playing just behind the in form Evanilson, there will be more fluidity in the attack.

Finally, Antonio Silva has shown in recent weeks why he was so highly rated by Jose Mourinho at Benfica. The now re-called Portuguese international has received plaudits from numerous Ipswich Town fans across social media in the last 24 hours, and deservedly so.

There was a huge weight on Tiago Pinto's shoulders to get the left centre back signing right in the summer after the departure of Marcos Senesi, and we are starting to reap the rewards of the signing.

Silva looks considerably quicker than Senesi, which is great when playing in a high intensity system under Marco Rose, and his on the ball qualities combined with his physicality have developed a lot since the defeat to Chelsea.

For only £25,000,000, Silva looks to be one of the most underrated signings in the entire Premier League from the summer transfer window, and Cherries will do well to keep hold of him long term if this form continues alongside James Hill.