Bournemouth facing goalkeeper crisis ahead of Chelsea trip

AFC Bournemouth could be without their two most experienced goalkeepers for the trip to Chelsea on Saturday.

Cherries boss Eddie Howe was giving little away when quizzed at his pre-match media conference but local reports suggest both Adam Federici and Artur Boruc could miss the trip to Stamford Bridge.

"I think my stance this morning is not to say anything on our goalkeeper situation, so we will try to leave it unknown," Howe said.

Ryan Allsop, who has yet to make a Premier League start but came on for Federici at half-time during the match with Everton, could play against Jose Mourinho's men, with 18-year-old Jordan Holmes - an Australia Under-19 international - on the bench.

"Ryan is a goalkeeper that has had some good experiences but nothing like this, so it would be a big test for him if he's involved," added Howe.

"Jordan's a young goalkeeper that we really like. He's had some good experience with the national team."

Howe, however, is remaining positive, adding: "Whenever you get injuries it’s a test, it’s a challenge to adapt.

"I think we've done that with outfield positions and that’s part of the beauty of the game. Whoever is called upon steps up to the plate. So far we've done that as a squad."