Alex Scott has left the England camp and returned to Bournemouth for assessment. According to insider Ben Jacobs, the midfielder could be sidelined for up to two months.
Scott felt an issue with the front of his thigh ahead of Saturday's Nations League match against Croatia. Despite the discomfort, the 23-year-old chose to take the field, eager to make his first start for the senior side.
Jacobs reported:
Alex Scott has left the England camp and is returning to Bournemouth, where he will undergo tests for the injury sustained before Saturday's 7-0 victory over Croatia.
Scott was determined to play through the pain to feature in his first start for England.
According to Alex Crook, the midfielder sensed a quadriceps issue before the game with Croatia but decided to play nevertheless. Assessments are ongoing, but Bournemouth expect that his recovery might take up to two months.
This situation is particularly pertinent given the transfer interest in Scott. Chelsea continues to view the midfielder as a key target for strengthening their central midfield, although Bournemouth have no intention of selling him in January.
Accurate timelines for Scott's return will become clearer after the assessments are completed, with the current forecast suggesting he could be absent for as long as two months.
