Ryan Christie. _(Image: Richard Crease)_
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RYAN Christie is going to miss the visit of Arsenal as he continues to have knee trouble, while Lewis Cook faces a late fitness test to see if he can feature against the Gunners.
Christie, who scored the opening goal in the [Cherries](http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/cherries/clubnews/?ref=au)’ 2-0 defeat of this afternoon’s visitors at home last term, has struggled with a knee issue this season, and had a disrupted 2025 through injury.
He returned to action in the 1-1 draw with Burnley in December, and was an unused substitute against Brentford, before he dropped out of the squad for the trip to Chelsea.
Andoni Iraola confirmed at Stamford Bridge that he was still facing some difficulty with a knee injury which saw him miss four games at the end of November and December.
Cook, meanwhile, also missed the visit to Chelsea through a neck injury.
Asked for an update ahead of the visit of Arsenal on Saturday, Iraola confirmed that Christie would not feature, while Cook faces a late assessment.
“I think with Ryan is going to be more difficult,” he said.
“I think Ryan still has some issues and it's definitely not going to be available tomorrow.
“With Lew, we are still waiting. It's the neck, it’s depending on the pain that he feels. He will try to train today and let's hope he's available tomorrow.”