England Squad Injury
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott withdraws from England duty following an injury.
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Bournemouth are also without forward Eli Junior Kroupi, who is expected to be sidelined for three to four months after foot surgery.
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Scott has made 95 appearances for Bournemouth since joining from Bristol City in 2023.
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Manchester City and Chelsea were reported to have shown interest in signing Scott over the summer, but Bournemouth were adamant he was not for sale; he has two years remaining on his contract.
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Scott’s first match back after the international break is scheduled to be away to Chelsea, followed five days later by Bournemouth’s first home Europa League league-phase game, against Sturm Graz.
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has withdrawn from England squad ahead of Tuesday's match against the Czech Republic after suffering a quad injury during his first senior international start against Croatia on Saturday. The Guardian reports the 23-year-old could miss roughly two months of action, dealing a significant blow to both country and club during a congested fixture schedule.
Scott has started every Premier League game for Bournemouth this season since joining from Bristol City in 2023. His absence comes as the club also manages the sidelined status of forward Eli Junior Kroupi, who is expected to miss three to four months following foot surgery.Metro reported that the injury may require further assessment to determine the exact timeline for his return.
Scott's First International Start Ends in Injury
The 23-year-old midfielder made his England debut in Saturday's 7-0 victory over Croatia. According to 101 Great Goals, Scott sustained the quad injury during this first senior international start. Yahoo News Malaysia notes that despite feeling pain beforehand, he continued playing through the discomfort, potentially worsening the problem.
Bournemouth Faces Injury Pile-Up in Key Period
Scott has made 95 appearances for Bournemouth since his 2023 arrival and has been a mainstay in their lineup this season. His withdrawal creates a midfield problem as the club enters a grueling stretch. After the international break, Bournemouth travel to Chelsea before hosting Sturm Graz in their first Europa League home league-phase game five days later.
Summer Transfer Interest From Top Clubs
Manchester City and Chelsea both showed interest in signing Scott during the summer transfer window, but Bournemouth resisted all advances. The club kept him despite the pressure, and he remains tied to Bournemouth through 2026. His injury now sidelines him during a period when his club needs stability in midfield amid mounting fixture congestion.
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