Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney has been ruled out of the remainder of Euro 2024 after being stretchered off with a hamstring injury in Scotland 1-1 draw with Switzerland.
Tierney started Scotland’s second group stage game against Switzerland but lasted just over an hour before needing to be removed from the field with an injury.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke after the game admitted the injury looked pretty bad.
Kieran Tierney of Scotland (L) lies injured and signs for substitution during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Scotland and Switzerland (Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Assistant manager John Carver soon confirmed Tierney had immediately been released from the Scotland camp to return to Arsenal for further checks on the injury.
“He is heading home to be assessed by Arsenal and that’s all I can really say at the moment,” Carver explained.
“They will give updates as they have it, but he is obviously extremely disappointed. If we do progress and move through the tournament, I am sure he will be back to support us.”
Despite losing 5-1 defeat to hosts Germany in their opening match, Scotland are still in a strong position to progress to the knockout stages of Euro 2024.
The point gained against Switzerland keeps them in the hunt for qualification to the next round. Three points over Group C’s bottom side Hungary next time out should be enough to seal Scotland’s advancement as one of the best third-placed teams.
Switzerland face leaders Germany and must avoid a six-goal swing to keep their spot in second place.
