Marcus Tavernier
26-Year-Old
AFC Bournemouth
Premier
GTD
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 2/21/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Tavernier's 2024/25 season was once again limited by injuries after he missed a couple months between ankle and groin problems. From 29 appearances (20 starts), he netted three and created five assists, solid numbers as a key playmaker for the Cherries. His numbers were largely consistent across the board, aided by a split role of set pieces whenever on the pitch. If Tavernier can stay healthy an entire season, there's a chance he'll set career highs in the Premier League with 10 goal contributions possible, but he's yet to show he can do that across the last three campaigns.
Late fitness call Saturday
Tavernier (hamstring) trained in full this week and is a late fitness call for Saturday's clash against West Ham United, coach Andoni Iraola said. "Tav has started training with us and that's very good news, but I don't know if he's going to be ready for tomorrow or not. We will train today, see how he feels and take a decision from there. If it's not for tomorrow it's going to be for the next one, so it means it's good news."
ANALYSIS
Tavernier was back in full team training this week with the Cherries after shaking off the hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for the last four matches, and he'll be a late fitness call ahead of Saturday's showdown against West Ham United. His potential return would be huge for Bournemouth, as he's a locked-in starter in the front line when healthy and the club's primary set-piece specialist, giving the attack an immediate boost in quality and delivery.
Tavernier was back in full team training this week with the Cherries after shaking off the hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for the last four matches, and he'll be a late fitness call ahead of Saturday's showdown against West Ham United. His potential return would be huge for Bournemouth, as he's a locked-in starter in the front line when healthy and the club's primary set-piece specialist, giving the attack an immediate boost in quality and delivery.
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Back on grass Thursday
Tavernier (hamstring) was spotted back on grass Thursday, the club posted.
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Trains individually, nearing return
Tavernier (hamstring) is back in individual training and is a potential option following Tuesday's match against Everton, according to manager Andoni Iraola. "He's been training on his own and he's the next one after Tyler. Maybe the West Ham game is too early, but he's close."
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No timeline to return
Tavernier (hamstring) will miss some time and has no timeline to return yet, coach Andoni Iraola said in the press conference, according to the Bournemouth Echo.
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Scores goal before injury
Tavernier scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), four crosses and three corners in Monday's 1-1 draw against Brighton before suffering a hamstring injury in the 71st minute that could make him miss some time on the sidelines, coach Andoni Iraola confirmed in a press conference, according to Times and Star. "He felt his hamstring. He's a player that has had in the past problems with his hamstring. He's a key player for us. To lose him now after losing Antoine and Justin is massive for us."
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Assists in Wednesday's win
Tavernier assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus Tottenham Hotspur.
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Not expected to leave Cherries
Tavernier is not expected to leave Bournemouth during the January transfer window, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
Nottingham Forest have made an approach to sign Tavernier in January. However, the Cherries are not expected to let the 26-year-old winger depart the club, especially after allowing Antoine Semenyo to join Manchester City. Tavernier has been a regular for Bournemouth this season, so the Cherries aren't going to listen to offers for the dynamic winger.
Nottingham Forest have made an approach to sign Tavernier in January. However, the Cherries are not expected to let the 26-year-old winger depart the club, especially after allowing Antoine Semenyo to join Manchester City. Tavernier has been a regular for Bournemouth this season, so the Cherries aren't going to listen to offers for the dynamic winger.