Ryan Christie
BOUScotland
Left
Feb 22, 1995
31
5'10"
154 lb
CM
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Creative Playmaker
BournemouthScores one goal
Christie scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-2 draw against Manchester United.
Analysis: Christie delivered a strong performance in Friday's 2-2 draw against Manchester United, finding the back of the net with a composed finish in the second half after an Adrien Truffert assist. The midfielder was also active defensively, recording two tackles and three interceptions while consistently pressing. The Scotisch typically holds a rotational role, but a string of injuries has allowed him to earn starts and showcase his ability.
Limited role in rotation
Christie has started two of his last eight appearances and has not recorded a goal contribution during that span.
Analysis: Christie has started just three times this season and continues to operate in a rotational role in midfield while competing with David Brooks for minutes. He has started two of his last eight appearances and has struggled to produce consistent attacking output due to his defensive responsibilities, recording just one goal contribution in 19 appearances this season.
Named to bench
Christie (knee) is on the bench for Monday's match against Brighton.
Analysis: Christie is ending a four-game absence Monday after dealing with a knee injury, with the midfielder fit enough for a spot on the bench. He returns as a depth option and is likely to stick to this role, with one start in 11 appearances this campaign.
Could return against Brighton
Christie (knee) is training at a better level this week and could be in contention for Monday's clash against Brighton, coach Andoni Iraola said in the press conference. "The only one who could recover is Ryan. He is feeling better. I hope he can be available for Monday. I think he is training at a better level than he has previously and I hope we can recover Ryan. It is still early as we still have three or four days until the game, but this is more or less the situation."
Analysis: Christie has improved this week in training and is feeling better ahead of Monday's clash against the Seagulls. The midfielder will be assessed after the final training session as he could return for that game after missing the last four clashes across all competitions due to a knee injury. Christie has been only a bench option since the beginning of the season and will resume that role once available.
Needs a bit more time
Christie (knee) is out for Wednesday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Andoni Iraola. "I don't think he's going to be back tomorrow. It's a matter of feeling with him. When he tells us 'okay, I feel better, I don't feel pain when I hit the ball'. He is running and sprinting no problem but he still has some issues kicking the ball. We still need a little bit more time with him."
Analysis: Christie will have to sit another match as he continues to recover from injury, with the midfielder still not fully fit from the knee issues. The good news is he has begun to sprint and run again, potentially warranting a return in the next few games. The club mainly uses him as a rotational option, so a bench spot is expected once fit, starting in one of 11 appearances this season.
Remains sidelined
Christie (knee) is out for Saturday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Andoni Iraola. "Ryan still has some issues with his knee, and he is definitely not going to be available."
Analysis: Christie is still not an option as he deals with his knee injury, as the midfielder is set for more recovery. This will likely be something that will cause him to miss out on their next match as well, making a quick turnaround to play Wednesday against Tottenham. It remains a minor absence for the club, as he has only started once all season.
Out Tuesday
Christie is out for Tuesday's match against Chelsea due to a knock, according to Alexander Smith of the Bournemouth Echo.
Analysis: Christie is not an option after suffering a knock this week, appearing to come in training after he didn't appear in Saturday's contest. This is linked to the knee issue that kept him out for four games, potentially facing another absence. He hasn't started since the fifth match of the season, although the club could use his depth in the midfield as injuries rise.
Makes bench Saturday
Christie (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Burnley.
Analysis: Christie is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against the Clarets after missing the last four games due to a knee injury. He resumed full training with the squad this week and is deemed fit enough to be involved as a substitute option. His return still provides the Cherries with much-needed midfield depth with Tyler Adams ruled out long term.
Remains doubtful Saturday
Christie (knee) trained with the squad on Thursday but remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against Burnley, coach Andoni Iraola said in the press conference, according to Nerve Sport.
Analysis: Christie missed the last four games due to a knee injury but resumed team training with the squad this week. The midfielder remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against the Clarets and will likely be a late fitness call after the final training session. The Cherries will hope to have him fit soon since Tyler Adams (knee) has been ruled out for two months and the return of Christie will be a boost for the midfield.
Suffers knee sprain
Christie played through pain with Scotland and in Saturday's draw against West Ham United and an MRI confirmed he is suffering from a knee sprain that will rule him out for three to four weeks, coach Andoni Iraola said in the press conference. "We have had bad news of Ryan Christie. Ryan also got injured with the national team, same as Ben [Gannon-Doak], when they played the first game against Greece. He played with some pain in their second game. He also played with some pain against West Ham for us. But we did an MRI after the game, as he was not feeling comfortable, and he has a sprain in the knee. He will be out for some time. [...] It could be three weeks, four weeks, something like this. The problem now is three weeks is not three games."
Analysis: Christie will three to four weeks to recover from a knee sprain he suffered recently which forced him to play through pain while on international duty with Scotland and again on Saturday against West Ham United. His absence will be a blow for the Cherries since he is a regular starter in the midfield when fit and available. Alex Scott will likely replace him in the heart of the game until he returns to full fitness.
Strikes from bench
Christie scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (not accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.
Analysis: Christie came off the bench after 67 minutes Saturday and bagged his first goal of the season. He also scored in his previous match which was for Scotland in the UEFA World Cup qualifiers. The creative midfielder has made six appearances, but just one start. It is likely that will continue given the strength of the Cherries current midfield cohort.
Unimpactful in draw
Christie recorded two shots (none on goal) and two crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Leeds United.
Analysis: Christie was not at his best Saturday, he didn't manage to place any shots on target and placed two crosses, none being accurate. He was subbed after 60 minutes. It was his first start of the season, but he typically is deployed from the bench in most matches. In his past 10 games he's only registered one goal and an assist. The midfielder was out for the latter part of last season and the summer with a groin injury, he is still finding his feet and working to earn a regular starting spot now his fitness has returned.
Bench role Sunday
Christie (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Newcastle.
Analysis: Christie is on the bench after an expected return Sunday, with the midfielder recovering from his undisclosed issues. He has yet to earn a start this season in three appearances on the team sheet, but will hope to at least see time to test his legs.
Expected to be available
Christie (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Sunday's clash against Newcastle, coach Andoni Iraola said in the press conference, according to Sky Sports. "I think we are going to recover, definitely Ryan Christie, he's training well, no problems."
Analysis: Christie suffered an injury in training last week making him miss the last game against Brighton but the midfielder seems to have fully recovered from the issue since he has trained fully this week and is expected to be available for Sunday's clash against Magpies. This is good news for the Cherries since Christie was a regular starter last season for the club and having him fit would be a boost moving forward.
Misses out Saturday
Christie was absent from Saturday's 2-1 win over Brighton due to a knock, according to manager Andoni Iraola, per Alexander Smith of the Daily Echo. "He had a big knock two days ago, training yesterday. He could train, and he trained, but he was limping, and it didn't make any sense to take risks, especially so early in the season."
Analysis: Christie missed out on Sunday's match after suffering an injury in training, with the midfielder not being risked this early in the campaign. That said, it appears his issues are only minor, as the club's coach is already optimistic he could return in time for Sunday's contest against Newcastle. The club will hope for him to heal quickly, as he has been battling some fitness issues and has yet to see a start this season despite starting in 27 of his 29 appearances last season.
Still working on fitness
Christie is still building up his fitness after a return from a groin injury, according to manager Andoni Iraola. "Ryan didn't have a pre-season at all and will continue to get better the more minutes he gets."
Analysis: Christie is still working to reach full fitness after his season was delayed due to a groin injury that halted his pre-season, with the midfielder needing to see more minutes still. He is expcted to see as tarting role this season, so they will hope he can ge to 100 percent soon, starting in 27 of his appearances last campaign while notching five goal contributions.
Starts in Cup
Christie made his first start of the 2025/26 season during Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Brentford.
Analysis: Christie returned to the starting XI during Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash, playing 74 minutes before coming off. He looked to be back to his best, with no signs of the groin injury that knocked him out for the first match of the season. Christie will be competition for Alex Scott and Tyler Adams in holding midfield when fully fit, likely sending Scott to the bench when he's ready for a full starting role. Christie's first chance to start will be a Saturday trip to Tottenham.
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