MARCUS Tavernier looks set to miss the start of the season, according to Cherries boss Andoni Iraola.

Tavernier and former skipper Lloyd Kelly both missed Cherries’ 3-2 win over Southampton in Iraola’s third pre-season friendly in charge.

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The duo both picked up knocks whilst with in the south of Spain, during Cherries’ training camp in Marbella.

Asked about the absence of Kelly and Tavernier, Iraola told the Daily Echo: “Both injuries.

“Unfortunately, both got injured in Marbella.

“I think Marcus especially, will be out for the start of the season for the first games.

“We hope we can have Lloyd, but it will be tight, the schedule.

“But it's something that normally in pre-season always happens.

“But it's a shame now, because especially they are two very good guys, two very good players.

“Something that now we have to deal with.”