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Bournemouth's Adam Smith to see specialist to assess knee injury

Adam Smith will see a knee specialist on Tuesday
Image: Adam Smith will see a knee specialist on Tuesday

Bournemouth’s Adam Smith will see a specialist in the UK on Tuesday as he looks to ascertain the full damage to his knee, Sky Sports News understands.

The defender was stretchered off during the defeat at Newcastle on Saturday and manager Eddie Howe said it looked like a "serious" injury.

Bournemouth left-back Adam Smith was stretchered off after receiving treatment for eight minutes
Image: Smith was stretchered off after receiving treatment for eight minutes

It is understood there is still swelling on the joint and it may take a number of days to determine the full extent of the problem and how long he will remain on the sidelines.

Jefferson Lerma also suffered a hamstring problem in the game, which the south-coast club lost 2-1, but his knock is not thought to be serious and he continues to be assessed by medical staff.

 during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Milton Keynes Dons at Goldsands Stadium on August 28, 2018 in Bournemouth, England.
Image: Jefferson Lerma suffered a hamstring injury against Newcastle

The defeat at Newcastle was Bournemouth's second in a row following last week's reverse at home to Manchester United.

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