08-04-2025
'Run-in could be Scott's moment to thrive'
Bournemouth have a whole host of young stars shining bright on the highest stage this Illia Zabarnyi plays well above his years, Milos Kerkez is one of the most exciting left-backs in the league and Dean Huijsen's reported £50m release clause feels remarkably cheap!But now, maybe it is time for another of the Cherries' "wonderkids" to go and grab the Alex Scott, Bournemouth signed one of the Championship's most elite already established himself with England's under-21s, Scott was very highly thought of when he made the move to the south coast from Bristol for him, a number of injury issues have hampered his progress with the Cherries, but given that he is fully fit for the run-in, it could well be his moment to a central midfielder who is equally happy to drop off and play from a deeper position, Scott's skillset is high, as he is adept at driving at his opponents from a more offensive role. But in an impressive campaign for Andoni Iraola's side, Scott has found himself on the fringes of the squad Cook and Tyler Adams have been consistently superb and Ryan Christie has been instrumental all season long. However, with Christie out with a groin issue, this could well end his season prematurely, so this certainly feels like it could be Alex's moment to show the Premier League just how good he is no doubting Scott's quality, he has shown what a joy to watch he can be, but keeping fit and nailing a role in Iraola's system is now big games for Bournemouth, seven big games for Alex more from Tom Jordan at Back of the Net, external
