England’s Nations League camp has lost Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, whose growing quadriceps problem will keep him out for around two months and threatens to interrupt a demanding autumn on the south coast.
The 23-year-old has been withdrawn from the squad for the match against the Czech Republic after a thigh issue worsened. Scott had already felt discomfort before England’s previous meeting with Croatia, but still started the 7-0 victory four days after facing the Czechs.
Quick facts
- Alex Scott has suffered a quadriceps injury.
- The Bournemouth midfielder has left England’s squad for the Nations League match against the Czech Republic.
- He made his England debut against the Czechs on 29 September, playing 20 minutes.
- Scott then started England’s 7-0 win over Croatia four days later.
- An absence of about two months could rule him out until the Christmas period.
- Bournemouth have nine fixtures scheduled over the next two months.
Scott’s first senior international appearance came on 29 September, when he featured for 20 minutes against the Czech Republic. His inclusion from the start in the Croatia win seemed to mark a rapid step forward in his international role.
Instead, Bournemouth now face a spell without one of their midfield options during the club’s first-ever European campaign. The coming two months contain nine matches, with domestic and continental commitments arriving in quick succession.
If his recovery follows the current timetable, Scott would return around the Christmas programme. England, meanwhile, will have to approach their Czech Republic assignment without the midfielder who had only just begun his senior international journey.
