England’s Alex Scott Out for Up to Eight Weeks with Quad Injury
England have lost Bournemouth midfielder Scott and Arsenal defender Konsa for Tuesday’s Nations League match against the Czech Republic at Wembley, with Scott facing up to eight weeks out because of a quadriceps injury.
Key takeaways
- Scott, 23, is expected to miss between six and eight weeks after suffering a thigh problem.
- Konsa, 28, has left the England camp to undergo club treatment for an undisclosed issue.
- Scott completed 70 minutes on his first England start in Saturday’s 7-0 win over Croatia.
- Bournemouth have nine fixtures scheduled from 10 October to 8 November.
- Marco Rose’s side sit 17th in the Premier League and remain without a league victory after five games.
England midfield hit after Croatia rout
Scott had already felt discomfort in his thigh before facing Croatia but played on, partnering Elliot Anderson in central midfield as England recorded an emphatic Nations League victory.
The Bournemouth player impressed Thomas Tuchel on his first start for the national side. The England boss said Scott looked composed in possession, made elite decisions and offered the team movement, variation and pressing energy through the middle.
His withdrawal removes an increasingly important midfield option before the Czech Republic visit Wembley. Konsa’s departure adds another fitness concern for Tuchel, who must now reshuffle his squad after the commanding result against Croatia.
Bournemouth face demanding month without Scott
Scott will begin rehabilitation with the aim of returning before the festive programme, but Bournemouth will be without him during a punishing spell of matches. Forward Eli Junior Kroupi is also still unavailable following the foot injury he sustained in pre-season.
The Cherries have had brighter results outside the league, beating Lincoln in the Carabao Cup and winning 2-1 against Real Sociedad in their first European outing. Their domestic form remains a concern, however, with the club 17th after five Premier League fixtures.
Rose’s team travel to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday when league action resumes. Sunderland, Manchester United, Leeds and Ipswich follow before the November international break.
From 10 October until 8 November, Bournemouth are due to play nine times. The run includes four straight midweek commitments: Europa League games against Sturm Graz, AC Milan and Sparta Prague, plus a Carabao Cup tie with Aston Villa.
