Bournemouth Forward Eli Junior Kroupi Nears Injury Return and Reaffirms Ambition to Play for France

20-year-old Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi is closing in on a return to action after suffering an injury at the start of the season. This comes as welcome news for the Cherries' supporters, who watched the former Lorient player enjoy a promising debut Premier League campaign by scoring 13 goals in 35 appearances.

Although eligible to represent Ivory Coast—the country his father capped twice—the young forward stated in an interview with DAZN that his ultimate ambition is to play for the France national team. Kroupi explained that having been born and raised in France, his footballing roots and aspirations lie firmly with Les Bleus.