Can Eddie afford to ignore Callum's form?

I was pleased to see on Twitter that Callum Wilson had been tweeting about his latest outing and had been shrugging off any doubts that he is back and ready to play for AFCB. In the Tuesday Central League game at U21 level against Southend Utd he smacked in a hat-trick and even though Eddie Howe says Callum has to be fit before he returns to the Premier League, it will be hard for the manage to keep closing his eyes to a striker that wants to help AFCB get out of their current predicament.

Callum was quick to jump on Twitter with his joy of playing so well.

Another 90mins complete today, 3 goals, Feeling good 👌🏽

— Callum Wilson (@CallumWilson) October 17, 2017

Bournemouth won the game 4-2 and also gave run outs to Emerson Hyndman and Connor Mahoney. But all the talk will be of Callum and his contribution. He is not only getting fitter but he is finding the net, something that AFCB are struggling with. How soon should Eddie call on Callum's services? Callum was not on the bench at Wembley and there has to be caution about being 100 per cent certain that Callum can contend with the attention he will get in the Premier League. While Callum might be looking on top form he won't have done that much in training with Defoe or King, Mousset and Afobe and Eddie Howe needs the forwards to work well and be at the same physical level. 

Feeling stronger everyday ⚽️⚽️⚽️ https://t.co/Ja7HXF9m4g

— Callum Wilson (@CallumWilson) October 17, 2017

We know Eddie often says one thing pre-match and then does the opposite, but risking Callum too soon would be heartbreaking and no one wants Callum to be out again quickly. The pressure of needing goals and points though will not be helping Eddie Howe's preference for being patient. 

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There is no guarantee that Callum will be an instant success when he does get back in the first team, but I think eve having him on the bench would give Callum and the team a lift. It may not come at Stoke City but it's good to know that Callum is really beginning to knock on the door now.

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