Scotland boss Steve Clarke has dominated Kieran Tierney out of his aspect’s key conflict with Hungary at Euro 2024.
The 27-year-old defender — who spent final season on mortgage at Actual Sociedad from Arsenal — is an important participant for his nation, choosing up 46 caps so far and dovetailing on the left with Andy Robertson.
Tierney has began each of Scotland’s matches at Euro 2024 to date, with the Tartan Military struggling a 5-1 thrashing by the hands of hosts Germany of their opening match earlier than recovering properly to attract 1-1 with Switzerland.
Nevertheless, Tierney was compelled out of the latter within the 61st minute after touchdown closely on his leg when difficult for the ball. Upon viewing, the defender could properly have tweaked his hamstring.
Clarke gives worrying replace on Tierney damage
After Wednesday’s match in Cologne, Clarke was requested to present an replace on Tierney’s health, with the Scotland supervisor categorically ruling him out of their remaining group match in opposition to Hungary on Sunday.
“Undoubtedly out,” Clarke stated (through BBC Sport). “It seems fairly unhealthy. We’ve got to evaluate it however Kieran gained’t make the following sport.
“He’s a high participant for us. Does ever so properly. It’s a disgrace however another person has obtained to step in and step on top of things.”
Tierney will likely be a sore miss as Scotland go in quest of a victory that will certainly see them qualify for the spherical of 16 as among the best third-place groups — failure to beat the Hungarians would most definitely see them head dwelling.
It stays unclear whether or not or not former Celtic defender Tierney would be capable of return to motion in time for the knockout rounds, ought to Scotland make it that far.
