Tyler Adams isn’t quite ready to make his Bournemouth debut.
That’s according to his manager Andoni Iraola, who said that the U.S. men’s national team captain has still yet to train with the Cherries as he recovers from a long-term hamstring injury.
Adams has not played since March after undergoing hamstring surgery. During his time off the pitch, the 24-year-old still completed a move from Leeds to Bournemouth, keeping him in the Premier League after the Whites were relegated last season.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Sunday’s game against Chelsea, Iraola said that he was hopeful Adams would be back soon, but the midfielder is still in need of some time on the sideline.
“It’s too soon for Tyler Adams, he hasn’t started training with the team yet,” Iraola said. “He’s not far from joining the squad.”
Before Adams made his move, Leeds manager Daniel Farke said that his club expected the midfielder to remain out until after the September international window.
That window has now passed, as Adams missed out on the USMNT’s two wins over Uzbekistan and Oman over the past week.
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