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USMNT captain Adams returns to training as Bournemouth debut nears

The 24-year-old’s Cherries debut is growing closer

Tyler Adams won’t make his Bournemouth debut this weekend, but he could be back as early as next week.

That is according to Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, who provided a positive update on the U.S. national team captain as he nears a return from a long-term hamstring injury.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of Sunday’s game against Brighton, Iraola said the 24-year-old is back in partial training.

“I think the only one that is not [recovered] so far is Tyler, who will not be [ready] for the Brighton game, but he has started this week at least to train partially with the group,” Iraola said.

“So probably we can have a chance of having him next week or two weeks, something like this. Tyler is really close because once you start training partially with the group, it’s a matter of sensations, and if you are physically good enough.

“He has a very good physical base. So I think it will take not a long time to see Tyler with the team.”

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.

Bournemouth will face Stoke on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup before a league match against Arsenal next Saturday.

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Iraola: USMNT captain Adams yet to train with Bournemouth

The USMNT captain has yet to fully train with his new side

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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Bournemouth boss Iraola admits Adams ‘isn’t close to playing’

It might be a bit before Adams steps on the field for the Cherries

U.S. men’s national team fans hoping to catch Tyler Adams’ debut for Bournemouth may need to wait a bit longer than they had hoped.

Adams joined the Cherries earlier this month, but has been unavailable since March after suffering a hamstring injury with Leeds.

Per his new manager Andoni Iraola, Adams’ recovery still requires more time

“They both need time,” Iraola told reporters when asked about Adams and fellow acquisition Alex Scott. “Alex will spend more time out.”

It’s a bit of good news/bad news for Adams. While the USMNT captain is closer to a return than Scott (who suffered a knee injury early in August), Iraola said “neither of them are close to playing.”

Before Adams made his move, Leeds manager Daniel Farke had said that his club expected the midfielder to remain out until the conclusion of the September international window.

Iraola didn’t commit to a specific return date, acknowledging that Adams is recovering from a surgical procedure on the injury, and will have to build back up physically and mentally.

“We don’t know. I hope it’s as soon as we can, but he’s a player that I don’t think has played since March,” added Iraola. “He’s coming back from surgery with difficult situations during this period, so we cannot rush it. We have to make sure that he also feels safe.”

Iraola: Adams ‘will bring us a lot of energy’

While Adams’ Bournemouth debut may be some way off, Iraola seemed clear on what the 24-year-old will bring to the table once he’s fully recovered.

“I think he will bring us a lot of energy. I think he’s a very dynamic player,” said Iraola. “Playing as a six, he will help us with the ball and without the ball. He’s a young player but with enough experience to be one of the players on the pitch that are pushing for the team.”

That might explain why Bournemouth pursued Adams so diligently, finally completing a transfer this summer after some typical Chelsea chaos saw the Blues make an abrupt U-turn after reports said the club would trigger Adams’ release clause.

Adams drew intense interest from numerous Premier League clubs following Leeds’ relegation last season, eventually ending up with Bournemouth in a reported $25.4 million transfer.

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