Smith still getting up to full speed at Bournemouth

Bournemouth’s Adam Smith believes he is still getting up to full match fitness despite featuring in the first four of his club’s Premier League games so far this term.

Smith was forced off through injury against Manchester City in April but returned with a goal against Manchester United in this season’s opening game.

His side lost their opening two games in the Premier League, against Manchester United and West Ham, before a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

The south coast club then picked up their first three points of the new league season with a 1-0 home victory against West Brom last weekend.

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And after such a long period out, the 25-year-old full back, who joined the Cherries from Tottenham in 2014, believes it will take him time to feel 100 per cent on the pitch once again.

“I think probably another game and I’ll be up to speed,” said Smith.

“I haven’t been completely match fit but I feel like I’ve been performing quite well.

“It’s been nice from a personal point of view to get a goal and it was a nice feeling for me and my family.”