England Midfielder Alex Scott Out With Thigh Injury
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Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has pulled out of the England squad.
Scott is suffering from a thigh injury.
The injury could keep him out of action for up to eight weeks.
He will now return to his club, Bournemouth, for treatment.
England's coaches will need to find a replacement player.
Scott has been an important player for both Bournemouth and England.
His absence is a setback for the national team.
Bournemouth will also miss his skills in midfield.
The club's medical staff will monitor his recovery closely.
Fans hope the injury heals quickly and without problems.
Scott will likely miss several matches during his recovery.
Both club and country hope to see him back soon.
Vocabulary10 words
- midfielder
- a player who plays in the middle part of the field
- squad
- the group of players picked for a team
- thigh
- the upper part of the leg
- withdraw
- to leave or stop taking part
- setback
- a problem that causes delay
- recovery
- getting better after an injury
- absence
- not being present
- treatment
- medical care to help healing
- replacement
- someone who takes another's place
- monitor
- to watch closely over time
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1. He has a thigh injury 2. Up to eight weeks 3. Bournemouth
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Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has pulled out of the England _____.
Scott is suffering from a thigh _____.
The injury could keep him out of action for up to _____ weeks.
He will now return to his club, Bournemouth, for _____.
England's coaches will need to find a _____ player.
Scott has been an important player for both Bournemouth and _____.
His absence is a _____ for the national team.
Bournemouth will also miss his skills in _____.
The club's medical staff will _____ his recovery closely.
Fans hope the injury heals quickly and without problems.
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