Cherries an 'attractive club' and 'not just a stepping stone

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Bournemouth's David Brooks told BBC Radio Solent he missed the 4-1 friendly win over German side St. Pauli as a precaution after feeling "something very, very small".

Brooks explained it was new boss Marco Rose who decided to play it safe and not risk his midfielder.

As the Cherries prepare to face Augsburg on 30 July in Saalfenden, Austria, Brooks spoke to BBC Radio Solent, who have a team following Rose's side on tour.