Marcus Tavernier could make Bournemouth debut at home to Aston Villa

Middlesbrough v Cardiff City – Sky Bet Championship – Riverside Stadium
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Newly promoted Bournemouth will be without summer signings Ryan Fredericks and Joe Rothwell for Saturday’s Premier League opener against Aston Villa but Marcus Tavernier could make his debut.

Defender Fredericks and midfielder Rothwell have been ruled out by manager Scott Parker after sustaining calf and quad injuries respectively during pre-season.

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