Cherries defeat to Brentford ‘a step backwards’ admits IraolaBournemouth manager Andoni Iraola admitted his team’s Carabao Cup exit to Brentford was a “step backwards.” He took responsibility for the poor performance, citing eight changes to the starting lineup. The Cherries lacked aggression and their usual attacking verve, struggling against Brentford’s resolute defense and set-piece prowess. Iraola acknowledged the need for improvement from some players and the challenge of balancing competition with giving players minutes.
