'Rayan a replacement capable of filling the Semenyo's boots'
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Losing Antoine Semenyo was a big blow to Bournemouth, but in Rayan, the Cherries' recruitment team looked to have unearthed a replacement capable of filling the Ghanaian's boots.
Having impressed after coming on against Wolves last week, Rayan was given his first start against Aston Villa, and he certainly took his opportunity.
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My press box seat at Vitality Stadium was low to the right-hand side, offering a perfect chance to see the Brazilian up close in the first half.
He was calling for the ball at every moment, recognising that he had the beating of Lucas Digne.
And it was that duel that would become the key moment in the second half.
When Rayan picked the ball up from deep, there was no thought of passing, or even a give and go, instead he revved the proverbial engine and went 0-60 in the space of about three seconds, easing past Digne and sliding it past Emiliano Martinez.
I have said it before on Final Score, but we must celebrate the dribblers of the Premier League - the players whose first thought is to beat their man instead of recycling possession.
There haven't been enough of them in recent times, but that might be changing.