Senesi and Tavernier set for spells out through injury

Bournemouth have suffered a double injury blow after confirming that defender Marcos Senesi and midfielder Marcus Tavernier are both set for a spell on the sidelines.

Senesi has has had to have surgery on a quadriceps issue that he suffered during the win at Wolves on 30 November.

Team-mate Tavernier is also set to miss "an extended period" after picking up a hamstring issue at Ipswich on Sunday.

In a statement, Bournemouth said: "We send our best wishes to both players in their recovery, and we hope to see them playing again soon."

The Cherries are currently eighth in the Premier League following three straight wins, having also beaten Tottenham 1-0 last week.