No rapid return for Cook
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe fears that Steve Cook may not play again until the end of April after the defender picked up an infection from a groin problem.
The 27-year-old has already missed the Cherries' recent games against Wolves, Arsenal and Manchester City and will definitely sit out Saturday's match at rock-bottom Huddersfield Town, which Bournemouth are 27/20 to win.
Howe said of Cook: "He had a long-standing groin problem which we felt was quite minor. He had an injection on that area to try to fix the problem but that injection turned into an infection.
"It's not good news regarding that and he is going to be out for around five or six weeks."
Meanwhile, Howe has indicated that Callum Wilson could return to action on Saturday after being sidelined since mid-January with a knee injury.
The Bournemouth manager added: "Callum has done some light training this week and has been back on the grass for the first time. He has looked pretty good.
"We have to pick and choose the right moment for him to come back. I am going to have to consult with Callum and the physios to see how he feels."
Bournemouth have lost their last nine away matches, conceding 28 goals in the process, but are 13/8 to keep a clean sheet against the Terriers this weekend.
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Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe fears that Steve Cook may not play again until the end of April after the defender picked up an infection from a groin problem.
The 27-year-old has already missed the Cherries' recent games against Wolves, Arsenal and Manchester City and will definitely sit out Saturday's match at rock-bottom Huddersfield Town, which Bournemouth are 27/20 to win.
Howe said of Cook: "He had a long-standing groin problem which we felt was quite minor. He had an injection on that area to try to fix the problem but that injection turned into an infection.
"It's not good news regarding that and he is going to be out for around five or six weeks."
Meanwhile, Howe has indicated that Callum Wilson could return to action on Saturday after being sidelined since mid-January with a knee injury.
The Bournemouth manager added: "Callum has done some light training this week and has been back on the grass for the first time. He has looked pretty good.
"We have to pick and choose the right moment for him to come back. I am going to have to consult with Callum and the physios to see how he feels."
Bournemouth have lost their last nine away matches, conceding 28 goals in the process, but are 13/8 to keep a clean sheet against the Terriers this weekend.
Source: bet365.com
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