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Bournemouth boss Iraola: De la Torre ban was always coming

Bournemouth fitness coach Pablo de la Torre is banned for tonight's clash with Manchester United.

De la Torre has been booked for his animated protests with match officials during games.

Manager Andoni Iraola admits the ban was always coming. He told the Daily Echo: “He will be out, he cannot be in the dugout.

“So he is punished for one game. Someone else will be there.

“It's been coming and it could happen.

“Tommy and Shaun, I think they know better the referees, they have probably a better relationship because of the language, because of the experience they've had with them.

“And I think they can build better (rapport) with the fourth official, especially."

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