KEY Bournemouth player Nathan Ake is set to miss the Saints match through injury.

The central defender is nursing a groin injury which he sustained during the Cherries' 4-1 win over Leicester.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe said: “I don’t think he will make this game.

“Whether he is back in for Everton, whether he will have a chance for that game, I don’t know at this moment.

“For this game it’s going to be too tight.”

Despite Ake's absence, Howe revealed fullback Adam Smith could return to his team after missing their past two fixtures.

He added: “Adam Smith we will make a late decision on. He’s felt better, so he’s got a chance.

“Chris Mepham, Charlie Daniels and Simon Francis will all probably be out.”