Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says that his side are not asking anyone for pity regarding their injury crisis.

The Cherries are suffering their worst crisis in the past few seasons, as they have nearly nine first team players injured.

They have also lost their last five games in the Premier League.

But Howe thinks they have a deep enough squad to handle the circumstances they find themselves in.

He told the Daily Echo: "The one emotion we can't have is to feel sorry for ourselves. To moan and whine about the situation – that is of no use whatsoever.

"We have to be very positive and find a way back.

"The injuries are an opportunity for other people, other players to step up and say that they are good enough.

"You are looking for people to, I wouldn't say surprise you, but to grow into the shoes the players have left.

"They have to grow from this experience and then the squad will be a lot stronger when we get everybody back fit again."