Bournemouth’s Alex Scott pulls out of England squad with injury
The Bournemouth midfielder has withdrawn from the England squad after sustaining a tendon injury in the 7-0 win in Croatia, with early scans indicating a layoff of weeks rather than months.
Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England squad because of a tendon injury sustained in the 7-0 win in Croatia. The update was reported on Monday by Rob Dorsett, who adds that initial scans point to a layoff measured in weeks rather than months.
The decision rules the Bournemouth midfielder out of the remainder of this international camp. The issue was picked up during the emphatic victory in Croatia, and the early prognosis suggests the problem is not long term. While the exact recovery path will depend on how the injury settles, the indication of a shorter absence provides a measure of reassurance for both country and club.
In practical terms, a timeframe of weeks would see Scott miss England’s upcoming sessions and could sideline him for some early fixtures when the Premier League resumes. Any return would be staged, with availability determined by medical clearance and how he responds to treatment and rehabilitation. The report adds that this is not considered a prolonged setback, which implies Bournemouth may anticipate having him back within the next phase of the season if progress is steady.
The reporting does not specify which tendon is affected, the treatment approach or a target return date, and there is no mention of a need for surgery.
Even so, the suggestion of a shorter absence indicates his campaign should not be significantly disrupted if recovery proceeds as expected. Further detail on Scott’s status is likely to emerge as the international window concludes and assessments continue.