Tyler Adams to miss “some time” after hamstring setback

The excitement that came following Tyler Adams’ club debut for AFC Bournemouth has quickly turned to worry and frustration surrounding the American midfielder.

Adams missed the Cherries’ 4-0 English Premier League loss to Arsenal on Saturday after suffering a setback to his previously injured hamstring, Cherries boss Andoni Iraola confirmed postmatch at the Vitality Stadium. The 24-year-old originally suffered his injury last March while under contract with Leeds United, forcing him to miss the last six months of action for club and country.

Despite Adams’ injury, Bournemouth acquired the USMNT captain in a permanent deal this summer. Adams made his long-awaited debut on Wednesday in Bournemouth’s 2-0 EFL Cup victory over Stoke City, coming off the bench to play the final 20 minutes.

However, his new absence is expected to keep him sidelined into the near future.

“I don’t know what to call it, a setback, but he is not feeling well,” Iraola said per the Bournemouth Echo. “He has been out for a lot of time, so we have to reassess, to reset, to take the good decisions, thinking in everything. It is true that he is going to be out for some time, for sure.

“I think it’s the same area. I couldn’t tell you if it’s exactly the same point, but it’s true that it’s his hamstring that he is not feeling well,” he added.

Adams has missed ample time with the USMNT this year, including the Concacaf Nations League Final Four in June, and the recent September window on home soil. The October window will feature a pair of home friendlies against Germany and Ghana, while no announcement has been made on any potential matches during the November window.

Bournemouth will visit Everton on October 7 in its final match before the October break, but already know that Adams isn’t expected back anytime soon.