Premier League side Bournemouth are reportedly unhappy with England following the injury of star midfielder Alex Scott, who could be out till December.
Scott withdrew from the Three Lions camp alongside Ezri Konsa, with both players set to miss England’s last Nations League game of this camp against the Czech Republic.
The midfielder felt an issue before the Three Lions’ 7-0 hammering of Croatia, playing 70 minutes before being substituted.
England manager Thomas Tuchel described Scott’s injury as “strange” and insisted that “there was zero risk taken” with the 23-year-old.
The German said: “I’m very sad about it. He trained in full before Croatia, did extra work after the training sessions, we knew he was in treatment but there were only green lights from him and the medics.
“When we were aware there was slight discomfort during the match and asked if he wanted to come off he said no.
“After the match, he said he could have played 90 minutes and didn’t feel an injury.
“Even before the scan he didn’t feel injured so it’s a strange one. There was zero risk taken from our side.”
Bournemouth are reportedly unhappy with England following the injury of star midfielder Alex Scott
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According to sources, Bournemouth are frustrated with how England handled Scott, given they knew the 23-year-old was nursing a thigh issue.
Scott will likely miss nine games for the Cherries, including Europa League fixtures against Sturm Graz, AC Milan and Sparta Prague.
He will also be absent for Bournemouth’s fourth-round League Cup contest against Aston Villa.
Tuchel was full of praise for the 23-year-old after his first start for England, with the German saying he is the “full package”.
Alex Scott is expected to be ruled out till December
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GETTYHe said: “First start and what a start, what a performance. He is so smooth on the ball, his decision making is at the highest level.
“He plays with so much confidence. He is so active, so confident. The work rate off the ball.
“He is just the complete package. He gave us a lot of mobility and a lot of variety and work rate in the centre of the pitch.”
Thomas Tuchel was full of praise for Scott after his full England debut
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REUTERSArsenal defender Konsa also returned to his parent club for an assessment.
Commenting on the defender’s withdrawal, Tuchel said: “Ezri felt discomfort when he came into camp, played with it against Spain, and it got a bit worse, so he stayed in camp and tried everything for the match against the Czech Republic, and it came too soon.
“Unfortunately, he got another hit on the quad, and that caused a light trauma, and we decided not to let him play through this pain, so he left camp to get treatment for both his issues now.”
