Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott have withdrawn from the England squad ahead of their upcoming match against Czechia, reducing manager Thomas Tuchel’s options.
Scott, 23, had been called up for the latest international camp and featured in England’s 7-0 win over Croatia, impressing from the start. However, he will return to Bournemouth for further assessment after sustaining an injury. The club confirmed he will undergo scans to determine the severity of the problem, with fears that the midfielder could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Konsa, who missed England’s previous game against Czechia with a fitness concern but played against Croatia, has also left the camp after being ruled out of the Czechia fixture. The Arsenal defender has returned to his club for further checks ahead of the resumption of Premier League football.
Following these withdrawals, Tuchel’s squad for the match against Czechia stands at 22 players. Both players’ absences come at a sensitive time for England as they prepare for their next international challenge.
The England team will now have to adjust to these changes while awaiting the results of Scott and Konsa’s medical examinations at their respective clubs.
According to Yahoo Sports.
