Bournemouth winger David Brooks should be back in the next month.

The Cherries star has not played since he suffered ankle ligament damage during a pre-season friendly.

Bournemouth have missed the pace and guile of Brooks in attacking areas so far this season.

Manager Eddie Howe admits it is frustrating to have him out for so long, but believes it will be another four weeks before Brooks is back.

The Cherries boss told the Daily Echo: "He's been good around the place, but you can sense there's a frustration and there's a frustration from our side because we want him back on the pitch.

"Of course, Wales will feel the same way and David will feel the same way.

"Sometimes with these things you can't rush it. You just have to let your body and the injury heal until you're ready to return.

"Sometimes that's the most frustrating feeling in the world but David will get there I believe.

"I don't think there's any reason why we can't see him back in action hopefully within a month."