Konsa and Scott out of England squad ahead of Nations League match against the Czech Republic
Alex Scott has a thigh injury and could miss up to eight weeks, while England coach Thomas Tuchel has not called up replacements.
- On Monday, Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott withdrew from England's squad ahead of Tuesday's Nations League match against the Czech Republic.
- Scott sustained a thigh injury during Saturday's 7-0 victory over Croatia and faces up to eight weeks on the sidelines; Konsa returned to his club for further assessment without a disclosed reason.
- England coach Thomas Tuchel has already lost Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice, and Nico O'Reilly to withdrawals; he added Rico Lewis to bolster the depleted squad.
- Tuchel's midfield options against the Czech Republic now include Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Morgan Gibbs-White, James Garner, Elliot Anderson, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Trent Alexander-Arnold in Scott's absence.
- This Nations League international break concludes Tuesday with the return match against the Czechs, following England's loss to Spain and victories over Croatia and the Czech Republic.
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Konsa and Scott out of England squad ahead of Nations League match against the Czech Republic
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott withdrew from England's squad Monday ahead of the team's Nations League match against the Czech Republic.
England Hit By Scott Injury Blow Ahead Of Czech Republic Clash
England have suffered an injury setback ahead of Tuesday’s Nations League meeting with the Czech Republic, with Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott ruled out after picking up a thigh problem. The 23-year-old is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, dealing a significant blow to both England and Bournemouth. Scott impressed on his full […]
England manager Thomas Tuchel has insisted he has not taken any risks with players like Alex Scott and Ezri Konsa, who are the latest to be ruled out of the squad due to injury. Both have struggled during their long international training camp but are now back in the squad.
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