What happened Kieran Tierney?

Arsenal have announced that defender Kieran Tierney will undergo surgery on a knee injury and is likely to miss the rest of the season. The 24-year-old met with a specialist on Tuesday who indicated he will require an operation, which sources told ESPN will take place on Thursday.

Is Kieran Tierney injured today?

Arsenal's Kieran Tierney has sustained a knee injury that “does not look good”, according to manager Mikel Arteta. Tierney, 24, was left out of the Arsenal starting line-up to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night, with Arteta explaining the Scotsman's absence ahead of kick-off.

When did Tierney get injured?

“Kieran felt discomfort after a training session on Thursday, March 31. Further assessments and scans have confirmed that Kieran has damaged his left knee.

Is Tierney left back or right back?

Saka would essentially be a replica of the role Kieran Tierney played at left back last season, overlapping the left winger and looking to support the attack with pinpoint delivery. The 20-year-old is also defensively switched on and has shown himself to be decent in one-vs-one situations in the past.

Is Kieran Tierney a Manx?

Kieran Tierney (born 5 June 1997) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left-back or centre-back for Premier League club Arsenal and the Scotland national team.

How important is Tierney to Arsenal?

Tierney has been an important player for Arsenal so far this season and is widely regarded as an important figure in the dressing room too, providing plenty of experience amongst an inexperienced, youthful crop of players despite being just 24 years old.

Who replaces Tierney?

Nuno Tavares, 22, was selected to play as Tierney's replacement — his first start since the FA Cup third-round tie against Nottingham Forest in January, in which he lasted a torrid 35 minutes before being withdrawn by Arteta.

How did Kieran Tierney get injured?

Tierney had surgery on his left knee yesterday after complaining of discomfort in it during a training session last Thursday. The Scotland international missed Monday's defeat to Crystal Palace and he is expected to be out for the rest of the season.

Is Tierney left footed?

He is far stronger on his left foot than his right, so his preference is always to take opponents on around the outside, but he uses the fact that opponents expect him to attack down the line to his advantage. When a defender cuts off the path to his left foot, Tierney can swivel infield towards his right.

Why is Tierney out?

Left-back Tierney will miss the remainder of the season after the club's medical team decided his knee injury will require surgery. The Scotland defender picked up the injury on international duty, and is now likely to miss his side's World Cup qualifying play-off with Ukraine in June.

Will Tierney play for Arsenal?

Kieran Tierney to miss rest of Arsenal's season and is a doubt for Scotland's World Cup play-off as he faces surgery. Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney has been ruled out for the rest of the season, The Athletic understands.

What are the Premier League standings?

• Manchester City MCI. +68. D. Sunday 10 April 2022 MCI 2 -2 LIV. ...
• Liverpool LIV. +64. D. Sunday 10 April 2022 MCI 2 -2 LIV. ...
• Chelsea CHE. +39. L. Wednesday 20 April 2022 CHE 2 -4 ARS. ...
• Arsenal ARS. +14. L. ...
• Tottenham Hotspur TOT. +20. W. ...
• Manchester United MUN. +1. L. ...
• West Ham United WHU. +11. L. ...
• Wolverhampton Wanderers WOL. +1. W.

Is Tierney married?

Despite very much being in the public eye, Tierney's personal life has been kept well hidden and quiet. At the moment, he is thought to be single. He previously dated stunning Irish dancer Amy Hale and had done from the age of 17.