Eddie Howe 'hugely worried' by Charlie Daniels, Joshua King injuries

Howe 'worried' by Daniels, King injuries

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has admitted that the fitness of Charlie Daniels and Joshua King "is a huge worry" ahead of a busy run of fixtures.

Daniels lasted for less than an hour before being taken off against Liverpool at the weekend, while King was replaced during the first half of the 4-0 thrashing.

With Chelsea to come in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night, as well as Premier League games against Manchester City, West Ham United, Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion in the next fortnight, Howe is unsure whether he will have two of his key men available.

"We don't know the situation with either player - it's a huge worry though regarding Charlie Daniels and Joshua King," he told reporters. "It was a hamstring injury with King and a groin injury for Daniels so we're not sure at the moment."

Howe also explained that Callum Wilson was overlooked for selection against Liverpool on Saturday after receiving an injection for a "really minute problem".

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