Big boost for Bournemouth as Ghana ace Christian Atsu plays in a friendly ahead of Liverpool showdown

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Bournemouth have been handed a massive boost ahead of their trip to Liverpool on Monday after Christian Atsu played full throttle in a friendly against Exeter on Wednesday.

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The 23-year-old was thrown into the hat by boss Eddie Howe for 90 minutes as the Cherries lost 3-2 against the League Two side in a low friendly.

Atsu missed the side’s opening defeat at home to Aston Villa due to injury but is now available for selection ahead of their trip to Anfield on Monday.

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The Ghana international is on a season-long loan from English giants Chelsea.