HAMED JUNIOR TRAORE NEWS

Out for season finale Traore (undisclosed) is not in Bournemouth's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Everton.

Impact Traore had a quiet loan stint with Bournemouth, with zero direct goal involvements across seven Premier League appearances (five starts) in attacking midfield, and he's been out since early April with an injury. The 23-year-old will be returning on a permanent basis when his initial loan from Sassuolo expires in the summer.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late-fitness test Traore (undisclosed) will be reassessed prior to Sunday's matchup with Everton. Manager Gary O'Neil told reporters, "On Hamed Traore, we're hopeful he'll be available but we're not...

Impact Traore has been out of action for eight straight contests due to his undisclosed issue but could still be eligible to return for the season finale versus the Toffees. Given his extended layoff, Traore seems unlikely to break back into the starting XI and figures to be a bench option more likely than not.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Manchester United Traore (undisclosed) will not be an option versus Manchester United on Saturday. Manager Gary O'Neil told reporters that Traore "trained fully nearly all week but will not be invol...

Impact Traore may still be available for the season finale against Everton but given his extended layoff, may have to settle for a spot on the bench. Following his move to Bournemouth, the midfielder logged seven appearances (five starts) in which he recorded six shots (zero on target), 41 crosses (12 accurate) and 18 corners.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes Bournemouth move Traore has completed a transfer to Bournemouth from Sassuolo and will sign on a deal until 2028.

Impact Traore hasn't played in more than a month because of injury, but Bournemouth clearly liked what they saw from him in limited action, making just seven appearances for the club. Still at 23 years old, he'd been a regular at Sassuolo for three seasons and didn't battle too many injuries. He hopes to get in a full pre-season with the Cherries and grow into a role, though consistent starting minutes may be hard to come by, especially if any new players are added over the summer.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still remains out Traore (undisclosed) is in doubt of missing the rest of the season, "Hopefully we see Hamed back on the pitch this season" said manager Gary O'Neil.

Impact There was not much of an update for Traore but that he would miss his sixth match in a row with an undisclosed injury. He is in jeopardy of missing the rest of the season If he does not recover in time, with just four games left to play in the campaign. The midfielder has started in five of the last seven contests, recording 41 crosses (12 accurate) and 17 tackles (11 won in that span).

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on shelf Traore (undisclosed) won't be available for Sunday's match against West Ham United, confirmed manager Gary O'Neil. "Hamed Traore won't be available for the first game next week def...

Impact Traore is set for another match on the sidelines while he still deals with an undisclosed injury. Since joining the team from Serie A side Sassuolo, he has started in five of the seven games played, totaling 41 crosses (12 accurate) and 17 tackles (11 won) in that span. Ryan Christie and Philip Billing will continue to line up at offensive midfield during his absence.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Saturday Traore (undisclosed) will be unavailable versus Tottenham on Saturday. Manager Gary O'Neil told reporters, "Hamed Traore will miss out, he's not quite ready sadly."

Impact Traore will be unavailable for the fourth time in the club's last seven contests. In his three outings, the attacking midfielder made one start and registered three shots (zero on target), 13 crosses (two accurate) and seven corners. When fit, Traore should offer top-end fantasy value given his role on corners and freekicks.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Traore has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Leicester, Tom Crocker reports.

Impact It's unclear what kind of issue affects Traore, but the speedy midfielder won't be in the squad for the contest against the Foxes. His next chance to feature will come at Tottenham on April 15.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots Traore generated three shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat to Brighton.

Impact Traore was not impactful on Tuesday. The attacking midfielder suffered from a lack of service from his supporting teammates and the performance of a well disciplined Brighton defense. He was subbed after 72. The Ivory Coast international is yet to establish himself at Bournemouth, he joined from Sassuolo in January and from seven appearances (five starts) he is yet to score or provide any assists.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Traore is fit and in the match day squad to face Fulham on Saturday.

Impact Traore returns from an illness in the buildup to the match to take up a role on the bench. Joe Rothwell takes his spot in the starting XI with Marcus Tavernier also available from the bench.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Traore has been dealing with an illness in the lead-up to Saturday's clash with Fulham. Manager Gary O'Neil told reporters, "Hamed Traore played some minutes in the international b...

Impact Traore was hampered by an undisclosed injury heading into the international break, though he did come off the bench versus Aston Villa on March 18. Still, the midfielder has started four of his five contests since joining Bournemouth and should be a mainstay in the starting XI with his injury seemingly behind him.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on international duty Traore played 72 minutes during Friday's 3-1 win over Comoros.

Impact Traore was back on the pitch for Ivory Coast, and played 72 minutes during the win. The midfielder played 31 minutes off the bench in the final match before the international break and should be fit for the starting XI when he returns from international duty.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Villa Traore is fit and in the match day squad to face Aston Villa on Saturday.

Impact Traore returns from an undisclosed injury after missing Bournemouth's previous two matches. The attacker starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Saturday Traore (undisclosed) "is back and...he's looking good" heading into Saturday's clash against Aston Villa, Bournemouth manager Gary O'Neil announced Friday.

Impact Traore returned to training this week after missing Bournemouth's last two games with an injury, and he seems expected to be an option to face Villa even if he might not be ready to start quite yet. He's taken three shots and created 10 chances across four Premier League starts mostly in attacking midfield since his January move from Sassuolo.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured back in training Traore (undisclosed) was seen back in team training ahead of Saturday's match versus Aston Villa.

Impact Traore has missed the last two matches with an undisclosed injury, but has returned back to training with the club and is expected to be an option to start for Saturday's game. He has started in all four matches since his move from Sassuolo, generating 28 crosses (10 accurate), 10 tackles (seven won) and 10 chances created in that span.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Traore (undisclosed) will not be an option versus Liverpool on Saturday.

Impact Traore will be shelved for his second straight contest due to his undisclosed knock. Prior to his absence, the attacking midfielder had started eight consecutive matches in which he generated two assists, 40 crosses (13 accurate) and 19 corners. Antoine Semenyo figures to continue featuring in the starting XI with Traore sidelined.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Arsenal game with injury Traore was not involved in Saturday's defeat against Arsenal due to an injury, Bournemouth manager Gary O'Neil told the Bournemouth Daily Echo after the game.

Impact Traore "felt some tightness" after last weekend's loss to Manchester City and was ruled out of the Arsenal game on Saturday, with Antoine Semenyo replacing him on the left wing. Traore's next opportunity to return will be the Liverpool clash next weekend.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grazes woodwork in win Traore had a shot blocked and hit the woodwork in Saturday's 1-0 triumph over Wolves.

Impact Traore put in a solid all around performance on Saturday. He helped out his defense when needed, was a tenacious ball winner in midfield and dangerous in attack. He was also the Cherries key set piece actor, taking all corners and free kicks. He was subbed after 51. The young midfielder has yet to find the net or assist but since joining Bournemouth in January he has demonstrated that he is a threat and will inevitably start scoring attacking fantasy points soon.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes 12 crosses in draw Traore had a shot blocked and placed 12 crosses (three accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Newcastle.

Impact Traore was a pivotal contributor to the Bournemouth performance on Saturday. The Ivory Coast midfielder was the Cherries set piece taker (free kicks and corners), his deliveries were often executed with Kevin De Bruyne accuracy and one of his corner kicks led to Bournemouth's goal. This was just his second match for the Cherries since joining them from Sassuolo in January. From his initial two performances it will only be a matter of time before he creates assists or gets on the scoresheet.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Encouraging EPL debut Traore executed three crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Brighton.

Impact Traore put in a strong performance on Saturday at his EPL debut for Bournemouth. The attacking midfielder sat in behind striker, Antione Semenyo, and exhibited pace and energy by setting up opportunities and driving forward with his runs. He was subbed after 61 for Ryan Christie. The Ivory Coast international brings much needed sharpness to the Cherries attack, he demonstrated in this match that he has the potential to make a difference for them (he found the net in both of his last two games with Sassuolo in Serie A).

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Bournemouth Traore completed a transfer to Bournemouth on a loan that will become permanent at the end of the season, Bournemouth announced.

Impact Traore is headed to Bournemouth, where he will hope to establish himself in the starting XI after a strong run with Sassuolo. The midfielder has produced three assists in 11 appearances, including two assists in his last two starts. Traore could be an immediate difference-maker in the starting XI, though he will likely be a depth option at first.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Traore assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 5-2 win versus AC Milan.

Impact Traore logged the assist to Sassuolo's third and game-winning goal, which Domenico Berardi scored. He will enter February with quite some momentum. Impressively, Traore logged an assist across each of his last two games played during January.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Monza Traore provided an assist and sent in three crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Traore was credited with an assist when his corner kick from the left was slotted home by Gian Marco Ferrari in the 13th minute but couldn't make much of an impact afterwards, ultimately being subbed off just past the hour mark. A starter in four of the last five contests, the attacker will need to do better if he wants to remain in the lineup.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in four crosses in Empoli game Traore had one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and two corners and was dispossessed twice in Saturday's 0-1 loss against Empoli.

Impact Traore had some volume but didn't look sharp in his first start of the season following a major foot injury. He'll likely revert to the bench with Armand Lauriente coming back from a suspension in Wednesday's home game against Roma, but he has done okay as a sub. He has notched one assist, two chances created, eight crosses (two accurate), and four corners in four appearances.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in second appearance Traore assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), and one corner in Monday's 2-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Traore made his second appearance after recovering from a foot injury that caused him to miss the season opener. The winger did well with his time on the pitch, creating a chance and taking a corner. Coming off of a pair of strong season's Traore should be a solid option once he's up to full fitness and back in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE