Alex Scott injury not as bad as Bournemouth feared, says Marco Rose

Scott's thigh injury is less severe than initially feared; Bournemouth manager Rose expects his return sooner than the original eight-week timeline.

Alex Scott suffered a thigh injury on England duty that was initially feared to sideline him for up to eight weeks. However, following MRI scans and assessments, Bournemouth manager Marco Rose confirmed the injury is less serious than expected and the midfielder's healing is progressing well. Rose said Scott is not ready for the upcoming Sunderland match but can resume rehabilitation training and pitch work, with the manager hopeful of his return earlier than the original six to eight-week estimate.