Bournemouth's Eddie Howe: Callum Wilson will not be rushed

Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson will be given plenty of time to rediscover his form and fitness before he returns to Premier League action, according to manager Eddie Howe. Following a second serious knee injury in 15 months, Wilson made his comeback in the reserve side's Premier League Cup match against Norwich City this month. He scored twice for the Under 21s in a 3-2 defeat by Cheltenham Town last week but Howe said the 25-year-old was still some way off being ready for a top-flight game. Callum Wilson made his return after eight months out for Bournemouth's Under 21s this month Wilson suffered his first rupture of anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee two years ago WILSON INJURY TIMELINE September 29, 2015 - Wilson ruptures anterior cruciate ligament in right knee in defeat by Stoke April 9, 2016 - Striker makes first Premier League appearance as a late substitute in win over Aston Villa January 31, 2017 - Wilson scores six goals in 20 league games before rupturing anterior cruciate ligament in left knee October 4, 2017 - Wilson makes second return from lengthy absence in Under 21s match against Norwich 'He is closer than he has been because he has had those two games under his belt but with the length of time he has been out, Callum has to get his fitness levels adjusted to the Premier League,' Howe told The Daily Echo.