Bournemouth manager, Andoni Iraola, has described Chelsea as one of the top teams in England as both sides prepare to meet at the Vitality Stadium this weekend.
According to the Spaniard, the Blues are currently operating at the same level as Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool, making them one of the four strongest teams in the Premier League.
“They have a top coach, in and out of possession. It is going to be difficult for us against very good players that are well coached,” Iraola said during his pre-match press conference. “If we are going to beat them, we have to be at our best.”
Iraola also admitted that the absence of Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo, who is suspended for the match, is a “positive” boost for Bournemouth.
Chelsea go into the fixture sitting third on the Premier League table with 24 points, while Bournemouth are 14th with 19 points.
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