Liverpool stars react to Ben Doak's message after Bournemouth exit
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Aasif Rahman
Thu 28 August 2025 13:38, UK
Bournemouth new signing Ben Doak shared a heartfelt message to supporters after making his debut for the club in difficult circumstances.
Andoni Iraola’s side exited the Carabao Cup following a 2-0 defeat to Brentford, with goals from former Liverpool midfielder Fabio Carvalho and Igor Thiago sealing the win for Keith Andrews’ team.
Doak was handed his first start for Bournemouth but endured a tough evening, coming off at half-time with Antoine Semenyo brought on in an attempt to change the game.
Despite the switch, Bournemouth were unable to find a response and exited the competition at the second-round stage.
It may not have been the debut he hoped for, but the 19-year-old winger remained upbeat afterwards, posting a message that drew plenty of reaction from both past and present teammates.
After making his full debut for Bournemouth, winger Doak shared a emotional message to supporters alongside a series of images from the Carabao Cup defeat to Brentford.
He wrote on Instagram: “Honoured to debut for this club.
Tough night vs tough opposition but full focus on the next thing.”
The post drew plenty of reaction from his former teammates, with Andy Robertson and youngster Rio Ngumoha among those to like the message.
His new Bournemouth teammates, including Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson, also showed their support by reacting to the post by also sharing a like.
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The Cherries agreed a fee of an initial £20m to secure his signature, beating strong competition from both Everton and Leeds United, who were also interested in Doak.
The 19-year-old is expected to be eased into the side gradually, with patience needed before he becomes a regular fixture in Iraola’s starting XI.
Doak spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Middlesbrough in the Championship, where he made 21 starts, scoring three goals and providing 10 assists, before making the move to the south coast this summer.
Season statisticsBen DoakAppearances24Goals3Assists10Ben Doak in 2024/25.
With a number of defensive departures this summer — including Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi — Bournemouth are now looking to strengthen their back line before the transfer deadline.
Reports suggest Bournemouth have opened talks with Chelsea over a loan deal for Axel Disasi, with personal terms already being discussed.
The Frenchman spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa but struggled to convince Unai Emery.