Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is facing a lengthy spell
on the sidelines after having back surgery.
Adams joined Bournemouth in a deal in excess of £20m from Leeds last summer.
However, the USA midfielder endured an injury-plagued debut campaign with the Cherries restricting him to four Premier League appearances.
He subsequently played for his country at the Copa America.
Sources have said Bournemouth advised USA staff to take care with Adams.
In the end, he featured in all three group games, plus a pre-tournament friendly against Brazil, including the full 90 minutes of the final match against Uruguay as the USA made an earlier than expected exit from the competition.
Cherries boss Andoni Iraola explained Adams aggravated a back problem he started to experience at the end of the domestic campaign, and the only solution was an operation.
“He finished the season with an injury in his back,” said the Spaniard.
“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, and he wanted to play thinking the injury would get better but he felt it was getting worse.”
