Bournemouth lose in-form Wilson for six months
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The 23-year-old, the club's top scorer with five goals, sustained the injury during his side's 2-1 defeat at Stoke City last Saturday and is due to undergo surgery next week before beginning his rehabilitation.
"It's very disappointing for Callum, after what has been an exceptional start to the season, but I am sure he will come back fitter and stronger," manager Eddie Howe told Bournemouth's official website. "Callum is the type of character who won't be fazed by such a setback, and I am sure he will turn this experience into a positive in the long run. As I have said many times before, though, this kind of setback offers others the opportunity to step up to the plate, show everybody what they can do and make a real impact at this level."
Wilson top-scored for Bournemouth with 20 goals as they were promoted from the Championship for the first time last season. He had made an assured start to life in the top flight, notably netting a hat-trick in a 4-3 win at West Ham United last month, and was being tipped for an England call-up.
Wilson is the third important Bournemouth player to have succumbed to a serious knee injury in recent weeks, after close-season signings Tyrone Mings and Max Gradel.