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Injury news: Tavernier and Traoré missing for Palace

AFC Bournemouth head coach Gary O’Neil has revealed that Marcus Tavernier will still be missing as his side head to Crystal Palace.

Tavernier was injured on the night he scored his memorable winner in the south coast derby away at Southampton.

And the midfielder will be absent for the trip alongside Hamed Traoré, who will also be missing having last played for the Cherries in the home defeat by Brighton.

O’Neil said: “Marcus Tavernier is still out for this one, as is Hamed Traoré.

“We are very hopeful that we will see Traoré before the end of the season. Elsewhere the rest of the squad are in a good place and they’re available.

“Kieffer Moore is back as well after his concussion protocol, he’s come off the bench recently and he gives us another outlet so I’m pleased to have Kieffer back.”