Jordan Ayew, Crystal Palace forward, emphasized the significance of a strong team performance as a priority in the upcoming clash against Bournemouth, highlighting its potential to secure valuable points for the Eagles in the Premier League.
In anticipation of Wednesday’s match against Bournemouth, Ayew expressed the team’s focus on building upon their recent draw against West Ham, asserting, “[The aim is] just to build on what we did at West Ham. I think the game is coming at the right time, so we’ll continue to do our best to win the game, but what is more important is to have a really, really good performance. I think if we have a good performance, we’ll have a good result.”
While Palace has only secured one win in their last seven Premier League matches, they boast a positive track record against Bournemouth, seeking their sixth consecutive triumph against a single opponent in the top flight, a milestone unprecedented in the club’s history.
However, Ayew acknowledged Bournemouth’s recent form, highlighting their improvement in the league standings with an impressive run of three wins and a draw in their last five fixtures. Despite not closely monitoring Bournemouth’s season, Ayew noted their positive shift in performance and formidable display against Aston Villa.
Addressing the challenges posed by the Premier League, Ayew stressed the importance of self-belief and collective effort, emphasizing Palace’s commitment to playing their best football, supporting each other, and aiming for an outstanding performance to secure a favorable outcome against Bournemouth.
Echoing manager Roy Hodgson’s aspirations for the game, Ayew reiterated the team’s desire to win every match while acknowledging the difficulties inherent in the Premier League. He underscored Palace’s approach: maintaining a positive attitude, structure, and discipline similar to their recent match against West Ham, with hopes of securing three points from the upcoming game.
