Eddie Howe has been boosted by the return of four players in training in the build-up to the clash against Manchester United on Sunday.
The 4.30pm top-flight showdown could have big implications on the battle for the Champions League with Howe's team knowing they can hop into third place if they win. Howe's squad are back from their warm-weather training camp in Dubai and are looking forward to the battle with the Red Devils.
Before the international break, Nick Pope was forced to withdraw from the England squad and missed the wins over Italy and Ukraine in the Euro 2024 qualifying programme. But Pope is expected to be back on Sunday after shaking off the slight injury concerns he had earlier in the month when he played through the pain barrier.
