'Ultimate professional' Begovic took being dropped in his stride, insists Howe

<div class="pa_art"><p>Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic responded like an "ultimate professional" after being dropped for the Premier League victory over West Ham, according to manager Eddie Howe.</p><p>Bosnia and Herzegovina international Begovic had been ever-present in the top-flight for the Cherries since a £10million move from Chelsea in the summer of 2017.</p><p>But, after conceding 14 league goals during a four-game winless run, he lost his starting spot to 38-year-old Artur Boruc for Saturday's much-needed 2-0 success against the Hammers.</p><p>"You tweak other positions in the team without really thinking about it at great length but the goalkeeper one is always analysed greatly, and I understand why," said Howe.</p><p>"He (Begovic) . . .