Andoni Iraola cannot hide his happiness. When he answers those who ask him about AFC Bournemouth’s streak, he cracks a half smile, aware that no one could have imagined this outstanding level of the team not so long ago. If the Premier League had started at the beginning of November, the Cherries would be leaders. “We weren’t that bad before and we aren’t the Dream Team now,” Iraola says.
Even though Bournemouth have won six of their last seven league games and are closer to Europe than relegation, the Basque manager appeals for humility. The dressing room now lives with praise and collective enthusiasm but has also known the bitter side of football.
