Former Bournemouth loanee Christian Atsu has admitted life on the training ground under Eddie Howe 's watch was too much for him to handle.
The 29-year-old reflected on his career in English football that included stays with Chelsea, Everton, Newcastle and a stint on the south coast.
And he singled out a loan stint under Howe's tutelage during the 2015/16 season as his most difficult experience.
But his time with the Cherries was an unmitigated disaster as he didn't make a single league appearance before he was recalled by Chelsea during the January transfer window of the same season.
Speaking to The Athletic, he said: "That’s one of the most difficult moments of my career, along with this last season at Newcastle
“Oh my God, it was so tough. The way Bournemouth train, two-hour high-intensity sessions; it was something new and my body needs more rest in training, then to go higher intensity into games.
"My body could not cope. Eddie Howe was a good manager but the training did not suit me. I had to move on.”
Howe remains on the lookout for his next club after talks with Celtic came to a shuddering halt at the end of May and Ange Postecoglou headed to Parkhead.
The 43-year-old was also linked with the likes of Crystal Palace, Everton and Fulham but all outstanding vacancies have now been filled.
