Nigel Pearson has confirmed Alex Scott suffered a minor knee ligament injury on international duty, ruling him out of this weekend's game against Reading at Ashton Gate, while being unable to provide a timescale on the teenager's return.
The Bristol City midfielder limped off in the 83rd minute of England Under-20s draw with France on Tuesday, his third game over the two-week break, following a challenge inside his own area. Scott attempted to continue after receiving treatment but fell back to the ground leading to his substitution.
The 19-year-old returned from international duty on Wednesday meaning the club have had little time to assess the full severity of his injury. The biggest concern, although only speculation for now, remains his availability for the rest of the season ahead of an expected high-profile transfer to the Premier League.
