Iraola on Evanilson, Unal and January transfer plans

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Saturday's FA Cup game West Bromwich Albion (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his interview with BBC Radio Solent:

• Recent serious injuries to Evanilson and Enes Unal have tied Iraola's hands: "A very difficult week for us. Starting from the personal side because from the footballing side, it is devastating but from the personal side, it is even worse. In Evanilson's case he finished the game and complained about another player stomping on him but we didn't think it was more than this. He developed a broken foot, surgery and a difficult situation. Then I will say Enes' one was worse because it was probably the moment he was waiting to have the chance to play more minutes and start more games. To have an ACL [anterior cruciate ligament injury] in the next training, and the process that comes with it that he already knows, is really sad for him."

• As a result, Iraola expects Bournemouth to be active in the transfer window: "It is a difficult situation because it was unexpected. One week ago, we were perfect. We had two players performing very well. You cannot control football and we are in a difficult position and I am sure the club will do a good job. They are analysing all the options in the market."

• Bournemouth's owners' track record with transfers gives Iraola confidence they will sign the correct replacement for his injured striking duo: "Now we will have to adapt a little bit and see who is available. I have trust in the club and I know they are working. I hope, as they have done a lot of times, they will make the right call."

• The Cherries boss sees his team as the ideal opportunity for a striker who wants to make their mark in the Premier League: "It is always difficult in the winter but also we are a great opportunity for a number nine who wants to have an important role in the Premier League. There will be strikers looking to take that chance and I hope we can sign the right providers."

• On a tough game against promotion-chasing Championship side West Brom, whose manager Carlos Corberan recently left for Spanish team Valencia: "I think they haven't changed a lot. They are doing the same things they were doing with Carlos [Corberan]. They are very disciplined and very organised so it is not going to be easy."

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