Scott Parker fearful of more heavy defeats for Bournemouth

FEARFUL: Scott Parker fears more heavy defeats. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA

Scott Parker believes Bournemouth’s young squad are “struggling for air” and face more defeats like the 9-0 hammering at Liverpool unless help arrives before Thursday’s transfer deadline.

Having overseen promotion as Championship runners-up last season, the Cherries began their Premier League return with a 2-0 home win against Aston Villa.