Former Coventry City striker Callum Wilson is expected to be out for up to six months.
An horrific day on Saturday for the Cherries saw the sad death of a AFC Bournemouth supporter Mick Cunningham who, edited a fanzine, edited the club programme, was a press officer, and a match photographer, a 2-1 defeat at Stoke City and the injury to Wilson which has been diagnosed as a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in the striker's right knee.
AFC Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe said to his club's website: ”It’s very disappointing for Callum, after what has been an exceptional start to the season, but I am sure he will come back fitter and stronger.
“Callum is the type of character who won’t be fazed by such a setback, and I am sure he will turn this experience into a positive in the long run.
“As I have said many times before though, this kind of setback offers others the opportunity to step up to the plate, show everybody what they can do and make a real impact at this level.”
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