Bournemouth manager Marco Rose has been discussing his side's summer business and squad fitness ahead of Saturday's Premier League trip to St James' Park to face Newcastle (12:30 BST kick-off), according to BBC News.
Rose praised the club's transfer window, noting that Bournemouth moved early to secure "top players" rather than leaving deals until the deadline, allowing new arrivals to settle in properly before the season's demands ramp up.
The German coach also touched on the challenge of retaining key talent amid interest from bigger clubs, a recurring theme for a Cherries side that has built a reputation for developing and holding onto quality performers in recent seasons.
With Newcastle awaiting at St James' Park, Rose's comments suggest a squad he feels is well-prepared and settled heading into a tough away fixture, though the full extent of his remarks on team fitness and player retention has not been detailed beyond these points, per the BBC report.