'He felt it was getting worse'

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has explained how the club were left with no option with Tyler Adams other than an operation.

The midfielder, who has been on international duty with the United States at Copa America, faces a lengthy spell out after surgery on a back injury.

"He finished the season with an injury in his back,” said Iraola.

"He wanted to play Copa America because it was very important for him, but he had restrictions and was still in pain, so two days after they were knocked out, he had surgery.

"He is out for some time. It is difficult to say how long but he won't be fit for the start of the season. But September? October? I don't know."

Asked why Bournemouth did not stop Adams from going on international duty, Iraola said: "It was not our choice. It is a decision for the nations, who are allowed to select players. He wanted to play thinking the injury would get better but he felt it was getting worse."