Iraola on Senesi, chance to go second and Fulham

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Fulham at Vitality Stadium (kick-off 20:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• On Bournemouth's opportunity to go second: "I think it's too early to make conclusions. We are talking about very small differences. I think Fulham are now 11th or 12th. If they beat us, they are level on points. I don't look at the standings."
• Instead, he said that performances are important at this point in the season: "For me, it's about being competitive. I want to keep this level all season if we can. This is about small margins - all the games have been very level. I expect the same tomorrow."
• On how his side has maintained positive momentum this season: "We have a disadvantage with a lot of new players, especially young players, who have to adapt to the Premier League. We also have a big advantage, with some players that have been here two seasons and this is their third season. Those players help us integrate new players. This sustains us in moments when we need clarity on the pitch."
• On selecting his squad 24 hours before a fixture: "I don't decide the day before because they do something special but it's a moment where you can feel the mood of the players and see who can be mentally more switched on."
• On the importance of Marcos Senesi: "He's started a lot of games with us - I think he's a very good centre-back. What he can help us with as well is offensive set-plays because we are not a big threat normally. I think Marcos is one of the best assets in that department. Also, the combination with Milos [Veljko Milosavljevic], [James] Hill and Bafode [Diakite ] is quite good."
• On how Fulham can cause Bournemouth problems: "On the ball. They value possession. Technically, they have good combinations. Now [Alex] Iwobi and Josh King. King has been a big surprise - I didn't know about him at the beginning of the season and he has been playing really, really well. This combination with Iwobi and [Ryan] Sessegnon on the left side is really dangerous. I hope we can limit those things."

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