Toth's 'versatility will be crucial for thin' Cherries squad

Bournemouth's need for reinforcements in this January window has always been abundantly clear, particularly with many injuries to key players.

Unsurprisingly, the Cherries have opted to bring in another young talent who will hope to replicate many who have shone on the south coast. Alex Toth arrives from Ferencvaros with a lot of potential and is one that will certainly excite the Bournemouth faithful.

At only 20 years old, the Hungary international has already had many clubs looking at him and scrutinising the qualities he possesses.

Early observations suggest that he is a central midfielder who acquires many different attributes with an aggressive pressing style, something that is vital for an Andoni Iraola side.

He can play as an eight, in a box-to-box role and has even been deployed in a deeper midfield position too, therefore his versatility will be crucial for Bournemouth's thin squad right now, that's for sure.

The fact Toth has already established himself as a key cog in the Hungarian national team, as well as playing plenty of football in the Europa League, will give the Cherries some much needed experience despite his age.

It remains to be seen where he will operate for Bournemouth in the short term, perhaps stepping into the advanced midfield role vacated by the injured Justin Kluivert perhaps?

Either way, if the Cherries' latest 'Alex' can be as much of a hit as his namesakes Scott and Jimenez, they will be enjoying one superb player!

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