US EditionSmith Concussed After 'Very Hard Knock' with Adams: Iraola
Adam Smith was substituted after a hard collision with Tyler Adams caused bleeding and a suspected concussion during Bournemouth's Premier League match at Villa Park.
- On Sunday, Bournemouth defender Adam Smith suffered a suspected concussion after colliding with teammate Tyler Adams at Villa Park during a Premier League match.
- Early in the match, Smith and Adams clashed heads during the opening exchanges at Villa Park, causing a lengthy delay as both received immediate medical treatment.
- The Bournemouth skipper was forced off with blood on his face while Tyler Adams continued and Adam Smith was substituted after team doctor reported heavy bleeding.
- Refusing to blame the injury, Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola said it was a `very hard knock`, noted `Adam was worse than Tyler`, and said opponents were stronger at halftime.
- The game finished as a 4-0 defeat for Bournemouth, who trailed 2-0 at halftime and suffered a second loss in a row as Adams continued on the field.
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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola provides Adam Smith health update after sickening injury in Aston Villa loss
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has provided a health update on Adam Smith after the defender suffered a head injury in the opening minutes of their clash against Aston Villa.The Premier League veteran was forced to make an early exit after suffering a possible concussion when colliding with team-mate Tyle Adams. Both players immediately hit the deck, forcing the referee to temporarily suspend the game.The match was halted for several minutes …
Bournemouth captain Adam Smith (England, 34 years old) suffered a head injury and was bleeding after a horrific collision with teammate Tyler Adams in the match against Aston Villa.
Bournemouth stars involved in nasty head clash in opening minutes of Aston Villa game - leaving one bloodied and the other concussed - as fans fume after player is allowed to continue
#premierleague #football #soccer Proper news from Britain - News from Britain you won’t find anywhere else. Not the tosh the big media force-feed you every day!By LUKE AUGUSTUS, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 09:26 EST, 9 November 2025 | Updated: 09:50 EST, 9 November 2025
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