Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has urged his players to be focused ahead of their clash with Burnley.

The Cherries host Burnley on Saturday in a game which could be decisive in the relegation battle.

Iraola said, "I think it's difficult but we have to try and think only in the game, in the opposition, not on the standings, or the consequences.

"We have to try and play thinking only in the football side without changing our behaviours.

"We want to play and be important and that's how we should be tomorrow. You always need luck and we have to improve what we can improve.

"I think we have to know before we start the game that every decision costs a lot more, in other situations it seems easy, here it will cost and we have to be ready to suffer and to fight.

"Whatever happens negatively, don't give up - play 100 minutes, keep the focus, don't leave the emotions with you. Be passionate but keep the focus and that's what we need right now."