Ilya Zabarny, Getty Images December 27, 2024, 6:59 p.m

Bournemouth have been in impressive form in their last six Premier League games, winning four and drawing twice, keeping Andoni Iraola’s side in contention for European competition as of now.

Ukrainian central defender Ilya Zabarny, who is a key player for the Cherries, spoke about his team’s recent successes, working under Iraola and his goals for the current season.

“Honestly, it’s very important for me to understand the head coach because I’m one of those guys who listens carefully and does what is asked of them. I feel confident with Andoni because he explains very well what he wants. Every time I just try to listen and do what he says because I know it helps me and the team.

Current position of Bournemouth in the Premier League? I think everyone at the club is delighted: the players, the staff, everyone. I think we can do more. We’ve already won a lot of good matches, but we’ve also dropped points when we couldn’t afford it. I think we need to be stronger.

I don’t want to talk about what we can do or that we will 100 percent do it. We just have to work hard and everyone has to understand that.

When it comes to social media, sometimes you have to say something when everyone around you is asking, but there are times when you just have to shut up and do your job. You always have to give your best if you want to be at the top level,” quotes Ilya Zabarny official Bournemouth website.

In the current season, Ilya Zabarny played 18 matches in the Premier League for Bournemouth, in which he earned two warnings.