Key Takeaways:
- Alex Scott pulled out of the England squad to face the Czech Republic on Tuesday due to a thigh injury
- The Bournemouth midfielder is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks following a quadriceps issue suffered before his full England debut against Croatia
- Bournemouth will play nine fixtures between 10 October and 8 November across the Premier League, Europa League, and Carabao Cup
Scott’s England Withdrawal and Injury Details
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has withdrawn from England’s squad ahead of their Nations League clash with the Czech Republic on Tuesday owing to a thigh injury. The 23-year-old faces a spell on the sidelines estimated at between six and eight weeks after sustaining a quadriceps problem. The issue initially emerged before Scott’s full England debut, though he still managed 70 minutes in central midfield alongside Elliot Anderson as England powered to a 7-0 win over Croatia on Saturday, before being substituted.
Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England squad.
Scott is returning to Bournemouth to be assessed for an injury picked up before Saturday’s 7-0 win in Croatia.
Scott wanted to play through the pain to make his full England debut.
He is set to be sidelined for up to two months, as @alex_crook revealed on @talkSPORT.🏥
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) October 5, 2026
Recent Performances and Managerial Praise
Scott made his first appearance for England as a substitute during a 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic in Prague last Tuesday, before earning his full debut against Croatia four days later. England coach Thomas Tuchel praised the midfielder’s display, stating: “First start and what a start, what a performance,” and continued to commend Scott’s confidence, smoothness on the ball, and decision-making at the highest level.
Konsa Joins Injury List as Bournemouth Face Busy Schedule
Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa will also miss Tuesday’s fixture at Wembley after picking up an injury, with the 28-year-old set to return to the Premier League champions for treatment. At club level, Bournemouth must contend with a packed fixture calendar, taking in nine matches from 10 October through 8 November. This run includes weekend Premier League games and additional midweek commitments: four consecutive weeks of European matches against Sturm Graz, AC Milan, and Sparta Prague in the Europa League, as well as an EFL Cup tie against Aston Villa in the fourth round.
Bournemouth’s Injury Concerns and Recent Results
Scott’s absence sees him join French forward Eli Junior Kroupi, aged 20, on Bournemouth’s injury list. Kroupi has remained sidelined since pre-season due to a foot injury. The Cherries are currently 17th in the Premier League, having failed to secure a win from their opening five outings – drawing three and losing two. Despite their league struggles, Marco Rose’s side advanced in the EFL Cup by defeating Lincoln and marked their European debut with a 2-1 triumph over La Liga outfit Real Sociedad.
Upcoming Fixtures for Bournemouth
Bournemouth return to Premier League action at Chelsea on Saturday and are scheduled to face Sunderland, Manchester United, Leeds, and Ipswich prior to the November international break.
