BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is set to return from a quadriceps injury for the Cherries’ game against Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday.
27 year old American star Missed Bournemouth’s last two games Two US friendlies were also played during the international break.
Adams, who will captain the U.S. team at the 2022 World Cup, told club media that he was “feeling strong and ready.”
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola confirmed on Friday that Adams is available and “in a good position”.
Adams said his stay in Bournemouth for rehabilitation “gave me a period to get stronger, fitter and focus on my goals with the boys we have here”.
“I’m feeling stable and feeling strong right now. I think it’s important to finish the season on a strong note,” Adams said. MCL tear.
Bournemouth completed an 11-game unbeaten run against North London in the Premier League. The Cherries last lost in the league on 3 January, when they lost 3-2 at home to Arsenal.
The team is in 13th place with seven games left in the season.
Iraola said the forward was the only injured player at Bournemouth as of Friday morning. Justin Kluivert and midfielder Lewis Cook.
“We may even have to make difficult decisions because there are probably more than 20 people ready to travel,” Iraola said.
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