Defender Charlie Daniels confident 'maverick' Christian Atsu can spark Bournemouth debut top-flight season

Bournemouth defender Charlie Daniels is confident ‘maverick’ Christian Atsu can spark their debut top-flight season.

The Cherries got their pre-season campaign back to winning ways with a convincing 3-0 victory at Yeovil on Tuesday.

The Ghana international was withdrawn after 30 minutes due to a back problem but could recover in time ahead of their season opener against Aston Villa.

And defender Charlie Daniels has hailed the impact of the Ghanaian, labeling him as a ‘maverick’ who can produce things out of nothing.

“Christian [Atsu] - he's a maverick, he can produce things out of nothing, he said ahead of his expectation for the new season.

Howe's side end their pre-season schedule with games against Cardiff and Hoffenheim, before they open their first-ever top flight campaign at home to Tim Sherwood'’s side.