Emi Marcondes
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- AFC Bournemouth’s Emi Marcondes speaks on future with Cherries #AFCB

May 22, 2023
The Dane’s season has been prematurely ended by a foot injury, with the attacking midfielder stating that Cherries had proved helpful in his recovery despite currently being out on loan. Despite making just three appearances for Cherries in 2023/24, Marcondes insists he is not being forced out of Dean Court. Translated from his native Danish, the midfielder told bold.dk: “They are very happy to have me there, and they don't want to get rid of me.  “The new ownership has also expressed this and has entered into something of a multi-club system, and they think that I am a really good ambassador for that.  “It was also why they only wanted to loan me out, because they can see that I have value.  “So we talked about that. “We have talked continuously after various matches.  “They have said that it has looked good as I have scored and been decisive, which was exactly what they wanted. “So I have been in contact with them, and there has been a nice dialogue. “During this period with my injury, they have also shown that they take responsibility for their players on loan, and I like that.” The 28-year-old earnt back-to-back promotions from the Championship with Brentford and Cherries. Released immediately by the Bees despite scoring at Wembley to help them reach the Premier League, Marcondes made his top-flight debut during Cherries’ 9-0 defeat to Liverpool, his only league appearance this term. He continued: “That's why I went to England and Brentford five years ago, because I wanted to play in the Premier League and prove myself in the biggest league in the world. “I want to play against and with the best, and that is still my dream.  “I also dream of other countries, but I like being in Bournemouth.  “My first priority is clearly chasing a breakthrough in the Premier League.  “It's also a good club to be in, so I still want to make it through the club.” Whilst Marcondes’ preference is to stay and Cherries and try to break into the first team, he admits that he may have to look elsewhere. Entering the final year of his deal at the Vitality, the Danish youth international already has other suitors. “If I can't make the team in Bournemouth, I have to look at other options,” he admitted.  “There are also several people who have already contacted me and inquired about my injury, but I don't think too much about that now.  “I am only focused on getting rid of my injury, and then we have to look at the other things going forward."        
Emi Marcondes
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Cherries attacking midfielder Emi Marcondes keen to put in the hard yards to join first team #AFCB

November 3, 2022
EMI Marcondes described his spell outside of the first team picture at Cherries as “important as starting games” after again scoring for the development squad this week. The Dane grabbed two goals as Cherries romped to an 8-2 win over Newport County at Canford Arena Tuesday afternoon, with Dominic Sadi leading the way with four goals as Noa Boutin and Marcus Daws rounded off the scoring. Former Brentford man Marcondes has not been involved in the last four Premier League matchday squads for Cherries, with his only start this campaign coming in the League Cup win over Norwich in August. A summer arrival at the Vitality Stadium last season, the majority of his 17 Championship appearances under Scott Parker came in the first six months of the campaign. Marcondes was then left out of 10 matchday squads in a row to end the season, before being drafted back into the side for the final game at home to Millwall. His eight-minute cameo off the bench during the 9-0 defeat at Anfield against Liverpool remains the 27-year-old’s only taste of Premier League football, with his last inclusion in the 20-man team sheet coming in Cherries’ 2-1 win over Leicester City. Interim boss Gary O’Neil previously commented how the attacking midfielder was “keen” to keep things ticking over by playing with the development squad, with Marcondes playing in the youngsters’ last three games, scoring four times. Taking to social media to share his views on playing with Bruce Suraci’s development squad, Marcondes posted on his Instagram: “Part of a footballer’s career is going through periods when you don’t play as much as you’d like to. “Few people will tell you this, but these times are as common and important as starting games and scoring goals, because you can learn a lot about yourself, your team and the game. “Patience is the key, you’ve heard it before. But it’s essential to make these moments as productive and positive as possible. “You need to think of time as your ally and have a growth mindset. Soon you will find the opportunities in a situation that at first seemed frustrating and unfavourable.”
Scott Parker Fulham
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Scott Parker admits ‘decision’ to be made on Marcondes closer to transfer window and reveals fans role in survival #AFCB

August 19, 2022
BOSS Scott Parker outlined his “huge respect” for “constant professional” Emi Marcondes but insisted there was a “decision” to be made regarding the midfielder closer to the transfer window shutting. A report from Danish media outlet Bold.dk this week claimed Brondby were interested in taking the former Brentford man on loan. In quotes translated from Danish, the report claimed Marcondes said: “I will not comment on which clubs have approached, but I have had good talks with my manager (Parker) about the road to playing time getting shorter and shorter. “He is very satisfied with my work effort and my professionalism, and hopefully it won't be long before I fulfil my dream of playing in the Premier League.” Asked what it was like to have that conversation, and how big a role Marcondes could play for his side this campaign, Parker told the Daily Echo: “Those conversations are those conversations, really. “Like anything, you move up in levels and the levels of where you're going to is down to the players. Ultimately their talent and their levels - opportunity of course. “Regarding Emi, big challenge for him, that's clear. Last year, probably didn't play a lot of football at the back end of the season in the Championship. Wasn't really involved in and around it. “Constant professional, he had a big part to play early on and then just found his way. Found himself out the side, really. “So, look, a decision probably will be for Emi again this year in that sense. “And we'll have to make that call when we get closer to that window or between now and then, to see exactly what Emi wants and how that picture may look for him this year. “But, yeah, ultimately that will be down to him.” Marcondes is yet to play a minute for Cherries in the Premier League this season, having been an unused substitute against Aston Villa and Manchester City. He only featured twice during Cherries' Championship run-in since the end of February last campaign. Put to him whatever happened he would have a lot of respect for the 27-year-old, the Cherries boss replied: “A million per cent, a lot of respect. Huge respect for Emi. “A constant professional, like you said, through disappointing times for him, not involved or not around the squad. “His behaviour and the way he handles himself, very consistent and he's very professional in that. “So, I have a huge amount of respect for Emi first and first and foremost as a guy and the way he handles himself.”