Midfielder Made the Bench on Tuesday After Two Months Out With a Knee Injury
Tyler Adams is poised to return to Bournemouth's matchday squad after a two-month absence stemming from a knee injury suffered in December's clash with Manchester United.
The U.S. midfielder was forced off just five minutes into the 4-4 thriller at Old Trafford after colliding with Matheus Cunha while blocking a shot. Manager Andoni Iraola initially feared medial collateral ligament damage, calling it "the worst news from the game." Adams departed with a visible limp, unable to continue despite walking off independently.
The injury came at an inopportune moment for the 26-year-old, who had been thriving with the Cherries. He'd started nearly every Premier League match and earned November's Goal of the Month for a stunning 47-yard strike against Sunderland, adding another goal versus Manchester City earlier in the campaign.
Iraola confirmed Monday that Adams had rejoined first-team training, though Tuesday's trip to Everton appeared premature for his comeback, as he was on the bench. "Tyler will train today," the manager stated. "Maybe it's early for tomorrow, but he's getting closer."
Adams' return would provide crucial reinforcement to Bournemouth's midfield and ease concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where the former USMNT captain figures prominently in Mauricio Pochettino's plans. Following an injury-ravaged 2023-24 season, his resurgence this campaign—32 appearances across all competitions—has been vital to the Cherries' success.
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