USMNT star Tyler Adams makes Bournemouth return after months with knee injury

Tyler Adams returned to Bournemouth's starting XI on Saturday, his first match since December after two months out with a knee injury. He played 66 minutes in a central role as Andoni Iraola's side fought to a draw at West Ham, and his outing could put him on track for the U.S.

squad for a duo of March friendlies. The comeback came earlier than expected after a mid-December meniscus injury; initial prognoses had suggested at least three months sidelined and had cast doubt on his availability for late-March friendlies. He had been named to the bench but did not feature in last week's game with Everton before being recalled to start against West Ham.

Adams delivered a solid runout: 66 minutes, a 91 percent pass completion rate and a busy midfield presence while West Ham looked to dominate. He missed 68 days in total, roughly three weeks less than first anticipated. Questions remain over his availability for both club and country.

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