ANDONI Iraola sees Tyler Adams as a ‘super important player’ for his Cherries side – while he stays fit.

Adams has made two appearances off the bench for AFC Bournemouth this season after returning from surgery over the summer.

The American has been blighted by injuries while at the club, making just six appearances since joining in August 2023.

Iraola told the Daily Echo: “For me, the key with Tyler is that whenever we needed him past season, this season, he has been good, he has played well.

“The problem with him is to be available, to not have the injuries to have some continuity and we have to manage this situation very well because whenever he has put his foot on the pitch, he has performed really well.

“I think he's a player that suits us very well, the style we want to play.

“As long as he is healthy, I think he's going to be a super important player for us.”