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Nathan Ake good enough for Chelsea, says Bournemouth's Harry Arter

Nathan Ake celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the game
Image: Nathan Ake is good enough to play for Antonio Conte's Chelsea, according to team-mate Harry Arter

Bournemouth's Harry Arter believes on-loan Nathan Ake will go back to Chelsea next season and slot into their team, such is the defender's quality.

The 21-year-old arrived at the Vitality Stadium in June on a season-long loan and has scored three goals in eight league appearances for the Cherries.

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Midfielder Arter expects the Dutchman, who has started the past six games, to thrive under Antonio Conte at Chelsea.

"Nathan deserves all the plaudits he's getting at the moment," said Arter. 

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17:  Harry Arter of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadi
Image: Republic of Ireland international Arter was full of praise of Ake's performances

"And I've no doubt that next year he'll go back to Chelsea and play in their side.

"I personally feel he's more than good enough, especially with the system they're playing now.

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"And it's a credit to him because he's worked really hard, even when he wasn't in the team, and he deserves all the praise he's getting."

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Bournemouth sit 10th in the Premier League table and will have to do without Ake on Boxing Day as they face his parent club at Stamford Bridge. 

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