Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola cut a frustrated figure after his side squandered a two-goal advantage for the second consecutive match, admitting his team "cannot sustain the level we want" for a full 90 minutes, according to BBC News.
The comments point to a growing concern for Iraola, whose side have shown flashes of quality but faded late on in back-to-back games, throwing away commanding positions in the process. While the BBC report doesn't detail the specific matches or opponents involved, the pattern of blowing two-goal leads twice running will worry a manager known for his intense, high-pressing style — a system that often demands peak fitness and concentration levels across the full match.
Iraola's honesty about his side's inability to maintain intensity suggests deeper issues around squad depth, fitness or game management that will need addressing quickly if Bournemouth are to convert dominant spells into results rather than dropped points.