Marco Rose speaks to German media about solving problems with Bournemouth squad

Rose says early-season struggles were not a concern; Bournemouth have now won six consecutive games and sit eighth in the Premier League.

Bournemouth manager Marco Rose has dismissed concerns about their slow start to the season, insisting he was confident in the team's direction from the outset. After replacing Andoni Iraola in the summer, Rose inherited a side that drew three and lost three of their opening six games. However, underlying statistics suggested improvement was coming, and that has proven accurate.

Bournemouth have now won six consecutive games across all competitions without conceding, including impressive 3-0 victories over AC Milan and Manchester United. Rose told German publication Kicker that individual mistakes and "slapstick" errors had cost them early points, but he never doubted the path the club was on. "Everyone was convinced of our path," he said. "The boys have confidence, are courageous."

The manager acknowledged making tactical adjustments, particularly around ball retention in the opponent's half, describing it as "a process" that has made them "very stable on both sides." Bournemouth now sit eighth in the Premier League, two points outside the top six, and fourth in the Europa League after three wins from three. Rose is taking it one match at a time and expressed his comfort with the move to England.