Midfielder Scott withdraws from England squad due to injury
England manager Thomas Tuchel said there was no indication of any injury risk with Alex Scott before or during Saturday’s 7-0 Nations League win over Croatia, after the midfielder withdrew from the squad due to a thigh problem. Scott has left the England camp because of an injury, the FA said on Monday. “With Alex it’s a strange one. I’m very sad about it. He trained in both sessions before the…
Midfielder Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England national team squad due to a thigh injury, according to the Football Association. Manager Thomas Tuchel expressed his disappointment at the news, stating that Scott had trained for both sessions before the match against Croatia and even completed extra work after training. Despite reporting slight discomfort during the game, Scott refused to withdraw, leading to Tuchel's decision to keep him in the squad.
English media predict Scott could be out for several weeks. Scott, touted as a potential contender for Declan Rice's midfield spot, played alongside Elliot Anderson against Croatia and displayed strong performance against Croatia's defenders Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic. Tuchel emphasized the importance of having variety within the team, acknowledging Rice's significance while highlighting the need for more options. England, currently second in their group, will face the Czech Republic at Wembley on Tuesday.
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