Ben Gannon-Doak

Analysis: Gannon Doak was initially expected to stay sidelined this week, but he beat the clock on a late fitness test and earns a spot on the bench for Saturday's showdown with the Clarets. It is his first appearance in the matchday squad since early November but his return shouldn't shake up the Cherries' starting XI going forward as he has largely been a depth piece this season, making four Premier League appearances and chipping in with one assist.

Mar 13, 2026

Back in training, remains out

Gannon Doak (hamstring) resumed team training this week but Saturday's clash against Burnley is coming too soon for him, according to coach Andoni Iraola, per Alexander Smith from the Bournemouth Daily Echo.

Analysis: Gannon Doak is closing in on a return from the hamstring injury that has kept him out since early November, as the forward was back in team training this week. That said, Saturday's clash against the Clarets is coming too soon for him. Once fully fit, Doak will look to work his way back into the rotation, though he is likely to resume a bench role for the Cherries.

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