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Makes bench Saturday Christie (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Burnley.

Impact Christie is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against the Clarets after missing the last four games due to a knee injury. He resumed full training with the squad this week and is deemed fit enough to be involved as a substitute option. His return still provides the Cherries with much-needed midfield depth with Tyler Adams ruled out long term.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains doubtful Saturday Christie (knee) trained with the squad on Thursday but remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against Burnley, coach Andoni Iraola said in the press conference, according to Nerve Sp...

Impact Christie missed the last four games due to a knee injury but resumed team training with the squad this week. The midfielder remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against the Clarets and will likely be a late fitness call after the final training session. The Cherries will hope to have him fit soon since Tyler Adams (knee) has been ruled out for two months and the return of Christie will be a boost for the midfield.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee sprain Christie played through pain with Scotland and in Saturday's draw against West Ham United and an MRI confirmed he is suffering from a knee sprain that will rule him out for three t...

Impact Christie will three to four weeks to recover from a knee sprain he suffered recently which forced him to play through pain while on international duty with Scotland and again on Saturday against West Ham United. His absence will be a blow for the Cherries since he is a regular starter in the midfield when fit and available. Alex Scott will likely replace him in the heart of the game until he returns to full fitness.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes from bench Christie scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (not accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Christie came off the bench after 67 minutes Saturday and bagged his first goal of the season. He also scored in his previous match which was for Scotland in the UEFA World Cup qualifiers. The creative midfielder has made six appearances, but just one start. It is likely that will continue given the strength of the Cherries current midfield cohort.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Christie stuns Crystal Palace to give Bournemouth 3-2 lead | Premier League

OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE

Unimpactful in draw Christie recorded two shots (none on goal) and two crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Leeds United.

Impact Christie was not at his best Saturday, he didn't manage to place any shots on target and placed two crosses, none being accurate. He was subbed after 60 minutes. It was his first start of the season, but he typically is deployed from the bench in most matches. In his past 10 games he's only registered one goal and an assist. The midfielder was out for the latter part of last season and the summer with a groin injury, he is still finding his feet and working to earn a regular starting spot now his fitness has returned.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Bench role Sunday Christie (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Newcastle.

Impact Christie is on the bench after an expected return Sunday, with the midfielder recovering from his undisclosed issues. He has yet to earn a start this season in three appearances on the team sheet, but will hope to at least see time to test his legs.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Christie (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Sunday's clash against Newcastle, coach Andoni Iraola said in the press conference, according to Jordan Clark.

Impact Christie suffered an injury in training last week making him miss the last game against Brighton but the midfielder seems to have fully recovered from the issue since he has trained fully this week and is expected to be available for Sunday's clash against Magpies. This is good news for the Cherries since Christie was a regular starter last season for the club and having him fit would be a boost moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out Saturday Christie was absent from Saturday's 2-1 win over Brighton due to a knock, according to manager Andoni Iraola, per Alexander Smith of the Daily Echo. "He had a big knock two days ag...

Impact Christie missed out on Sunday's match after suffering an injury in training, with the midfielder not being risked this early in the campaign. That said, it appears his issues are only minor, as the club's coach is already optimistic he could return in time for Sunday's contest against Newcastle. The club will hope for him to heal quickly, as he has been battling some fitness issues and has yet to see a start this season despite starting in 27 of his 29 appearances last season.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Still working on fitness Christie is still building up his fitness after a return from a groin injury, according to manager Andoni Iraola. "Ryan didn't have a pre-season at all and will continue to get bet...

Impact Christie is still working to reach full fitness after his season was delayed due to a groin injury that halted his pre-season, with the midfielder needing to see more minutes still. He is expcted to see as tarting role this season, so they will hope he can ge to 100 percent soon, starting in 27 of his appearances last campaign while notching five goal contributions.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in Cup Christie made his first start of the 2025/26 season during Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Brentford.

Impact Christie returned to the starting XI during Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash, playing 74 minutes before coming off. He looked to be back to his best, with no signs of the groin injury that knocked him out for the first match of the season. Christie will be competition for Alex Scott and Tyler Adams in holding midfield when fully fit, likely sending Scott to the bench when he's ready for a full starting role. Christie's first chance to start will be a Saturday trip to Tottenham.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Christie (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Wolves.

Impact Christie has made the bench for Saturday's clash after being labeled a late call and missing the season opener against Liverpool. He passed a fitness test but isn't quite ready to start for the Cherries. However, he could play some minutes later in the game depending on how it unfolds.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful for Saturday Christie (groin) is a late call for Saturday's match against Wolves, according to manager Andoni Iraola. "Ryan has trained with us all week, so I hope he is with us. We still have...

Impact Christie missed the opener but is now a possibility for Saturday, likely needing to pass a fitness test to be an option after being labeled as a late call. The club will be happy to hear this as an attempt to gain back a midfielder, who should see plenty of time once fit. That said, if the midfielder is fit, he will likely see the start, with Tyler Adamas probably starting in his spot if Christie is unable to.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Too early to play Friday Christie (groin) has resumed team training this week but it is too early for him to play on Friday for the season opener against Liverpool, coach Andoni Iraola said in the press co...

Impact Christie resumed team training this week as expected but it is too early for him to make the match squad on Friday for the season opener against Liverpool since he has not done any pre-season following his rehabilitation from surgery since April. That said, Christie will likely build on his fitness in the coming weeks to slowly get back to the match squads and reclaim his starting role in the midfield in a few weeks time. Until then, Alex Scott is expected to get a larger role for the Cherries.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Bournemouth confirms Kluivert and Christie to miss Premier League opener at Liverpool

Justin Kluivert and Ryan Christie will miss Bournemouth’s season opener at defending champion Liverpool

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Could resume team training Monday Christie (groin) could return to team training on Monday, coach Andoni Iraola told the media, according to Jordan Clark.

Impact Christie suffered a season-ending groin injury that required surgery in April. The midfielder is reportedly close to making his return to team training, as he is expected to be back with the squad on Monday if everything goes as planned. This is good news for the club since he has been an undisputed starter for the Cherries, although it might be too soon for him to feature in more than a bench role for the season opener against Liverpool on Friday. Alex Scott is expected to get a larger role in the midfield until Christie returns.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes successful surgery Christie (groin) has undergone a successful surgical procedure after managing the injury throughout the season, the club announced.

Impact Christie has been dealing with a groin injury throughout the season and has undergone successful surgery recently. He will now begin the rehabilitation process with the goal of returning fully fit for preseason and the start of the 2025-26 season. His absence for the remainder of the campaign could open up more time for Alex Scott, while Lewis Cook and Tyler Adams remain options in deeper midfield roles.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out until next season Christie (groin) has decided to undergo surgery in the near future to heal his injury and will miss the remainder of the season, he confirmed on his social medias.

Impact Christie has been dealing with a groin injury and has opted for surgery to heal. He is out for the season and will aim to recover in time to be fully fit for the start of the 2025-26 season. Christie is a regular starter for the Cherries, and his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Lewis Cook likely replacing him in midfield.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Could require surgery Christie (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against West Ham due to injury, and a decision could be made for him to undergo surgery to be ready for next season, coach...

Impact Christie could be sidelined for the rest of the season after his coach revealed that a decision could be made for him to undergo surgery for his groin injury in order to be ready for the 2025-26 season. He has been an undisputed starter in midfield, and his absence will force a change, with Lewis Cook as a potential candidate to replace him in the midfield.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with groin problem Christie was forced off in the 58th minute of Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Ipswich after creating three chances due to a persistent groin issue, coach Andoni Iraola confirmed in...

Impact Christie is dealing with an ongoing groin issue that has prevented him from fully recovering. This problem has led to his early exits in recent games, whereas he was able to complete matches in previous months. The replacement seems precautionary, but he will likely be assessed in the coming days and could be a doubt for Saturday's game against West Ham if the issue proves to be more serious. Should he miss time, Marcos Senesi could take on a larger role in the starting lineup.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Continues as starter Christie has started in two straight matches and has played 138 minutes since his return from a one-match absence due to injury.

Impact Christie looks to of had no chance of losing his starting spot after a slight injury, as he would immediately see the start after only one match out. He does see regular time but isn't always the most productive from his defensive midfielder spot, with two goals and three assists this season. He will have to be cautious moving forward, sitting at nine yellow cards and one away from another suspension.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Christie (groin) is in the starting XI for Sunday's trip to Tottenham.

Impact Christie returns after missing last week's FA Cup match against Wolves due to injury. The midfielder has two goal involvements over his last three Premier League starts.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with chronic issue Christie (groin) is an ongoing doubt due to a chronic injury, according to manager Andoni Iraola. "Ryan has something chronic and is dealing with some pain. It's a situation that w...

Impact Christie is struggling with a groin issue, and it appears that it could be an issue that plagues him for the remainder of the season. The midfielder will hope to play through the issue, though with any sort of pain management injury it seems he will be a true game-time decision for the foreseeable future.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Christie (groin) was a doubt for Saturday's FA Cup clash with Wolves and has been ruled out after picking up an injury against Brighton, the club announced.

Impact Christie has been ruled out for Saturday's game with a groin injury sustained against Brighton. There is no clear timeline for his return but the issue did not appear too serious. He could be available for Sunday's match against Tottenham if he recovers in time. If he remains out, Alex Scott is expected to start again in midfield.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Heavy doubt Saturday Christie (groin) is a heavy doubt for Saturday's clash with Wolves, but didn't suffer an acute injury, according to manager Andoni Iraola."I don't want to rule him out because we s...

Impact Christie didn't suffer a serious groin injury, but he's still expected to be a doubt for Saturday's match. The midfielder has an outside chance of being available for the FA Cup clash, but there's a better chance he returns for a March 9 trip to Tottenham in the Premier League.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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Bournemouth confirms Kluivert and Christie to miss Premier League opener at Liverpool