Bournemouth lose Alex Scott for upcoming Premier League fixtures

Alex Scott picked up a thigh injury while playing for England and faces a month on the sidelines.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 9 October 2026

Alex Scott will miss around four to five weeks of action after sustaining a thigh injury while on international duty with England. He impressed during the Nations League match against Croatia before being substituted in the second half. Bournemouth manager Marco Rose confirmed the extent of the damage following medical scans.

Blow for the Cherries

The absence of Scott is a massive problem for Bournemouth as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures. He ranks among the top performers in the Premier League this season for winning possession and ground duels. His work rate and distance covered make him a vital part of the starting eleven.

Tough trip to London

Bournemouth return to league action this weekend with an away match against Chelsea. The team is still searching for their first win of the campaign after opening with a difficult run of results. Rose has struggled to find a winning formula since taking charge at the club.

Scott will play no part in the Stamford Bridge fixture or the matches that follow over the next month. Punter interest will likely cool on Bournemouth getting a result this weekend given their poor start and the absence of such a key midfielder.

What it means for a bet

The injury to Scott makes Bournemouth significantly longer in the betting market for their weekend match against Chelsea.

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