Alex Scott Set For Surgery After Suffering Fractured Jaw From Tyrone Mings' Violent Challenge

Bournemouth's Alex Scott is set to have surgery on his broken jaw. This follows a harsh challenge by Tyrone Mings during Bournemouth's match against Aston Villa, which ended in a 1-0 loss for the Cherries. The incident occurred early in the game, leading to Scott receiving extensive medical attention.

Scott, who has started eight Premier League games this season, had to leave the field at half-time. Scans later showed a displaced fracture in his jaw. As a result, he will miss Bournemouth's last two matches of the season. The team is currently in 10th place and striving to maintain their European ambitions.

Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth's head coach, expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of disciplinary action against Mings. "Tyrone Mings knows what he is doing, he knew where Alex was," Iraola told BBC Sport. "It was very violent... He sees Alex coming and, for me, it is very dangerous."

The coach highlighted the severity of the elbow incident, noting that Scott was nearly knocked out. Despite wanting to continue playing, Scott wasn't fully fit after the challenge. Iraola described it as "a very violent elbow," emphasising the danger involved.

The injury has come at a crucial time for Bournemouth as they aim to finish their season strongly. With Scott sidelined for the remaining fixtures, the team faces additional challenges in their pursuit of European qualification.

Bournemouth supporters and teammates are rallying behind Scott as he prepares for surgery and recovery. The club has publicly wished him well during this difficult period.