Bournemouth discover Europa League ties as Alex Scott stance holds
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AFC Bournemouth Daily News Roundup
Bournemouth have learned their first Europa League league-phase opponents, including Milan, Real Sociedad and Celta, while they are also holding firm over Alex Scott after two Chelsea bids, with the midfielder expected to stay.
Everton could be without Hayden Hackney for Bournemouth, with Moyes calling him "touch and go". Christian Norgaard remains out and James Garner is still building fitness.
Bournemouth are adamant Alex Scott will stay, with Marco Rose "100 percent" sure despite two Chelsea bids. The Cherries are resisting any sale of a key midfielder.
Bournemouth's first European campaign brings league-phase ties with Milan, Real Sociedad, Viktoria Plzen, Sparta Praha, Sturm Graz, Celta, H. Beer-Sheva and Lillestrom.
Everton travel to Bournemouth wary of an unhappy venue, with the Cherries' attacking threat highlighted, though young forward Junior Kroupi is sidelined through injury.
