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Iraola admits he did not want Bournemouth's EFL Cup quarter-final draw

Iraola admits he did not want Bournemouth's EFL Cup quarter-final draw
English Premier League · 07:13:27 - Friday, 30 October 2026

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has admitted he was not satisfied with the draw his team received for the EFL Cup quarter-finals.

Speaking on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Spanish coach said he "didn't want" the particular pairing that emerged from the draw, though he did not elaborate on which opponent he had hoped to face.

The quarter-final ties are set to be played in December, with Bournemouth aiming to progress to the semi-finals of the competition.

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