Kieran Tierney, who is often a rock for Arsenal at left back, shifted to left center back for Scotland. Grant Hanley, who replaced the suspended Ryan Porteous, and Jack Hendry were his teammates. When Tierney tried to shut down Dan Ndoye after an hour, the game was stopped short. He tripped, jammed his foot in an ungainly way, and then seemed to hyperextend his knee. Tierney had to be carried away in a terrible scene; he covered his face in agony as he was helped.
Tierney has a less than stellar injury record. Injury has kept him out of play for 635 days over seven seasons, 121 games to be exact, according to TransferMarkt. He had hoped for a bright season after joining Real Sociedad last year, but he suffered three serious injuries that ended his chances there. Even though they hadn’t intended to retain him, Sociedad had no option but to return him to Arsenal.
Huge Update On The Injury Of Kieran Tierney
The European Championships provided Tierney with an opportunity to perform on a world platform. It is disappointing that he might be sent packing after just 140 minutes. We can only hope that his injury isn’t as devastating as the ACL tear that sidelined Jurrien Timber for the whole 2018 season. The final diagnosis and any updates will be closely monitored.
After the match, Scotland gaffer, Steve Clarke, had a couple of words to say regarding the injury: “It looks pretty bad. Obviously we have to assess it but Kieran won’t play the last group game. You have to feel for him, he’s got himself into great shape, he’s a top player for us who does ever so well.”
The game was still fun to watch even with Tierney out. Unexpectedly, Fabian Schar set up the first goal for Switzerland after deflecting a shot from Scott McTominay. The deflection altered the course of events, as Yann Sommer seemed ready to make a simple save. In response, Xherdan Shaqiri scored a spectacular goal for Switzerland that seemed even better on replay. Even though the game finished in a tie, Scotland had several lucky breaks. Ndoye and Breel Embolo both scored for Switzerland, but video assistant referees deemed both goals offside.
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AC Milan is still looking to replace Olivier Giroud, and Joshua Zirkzee is one name that has surfaced as a possible contender. Nevertheless, issues arise with Zirkzee’s agent. For months, the Rossoneri have been courting Zirkzee, who seems determined to remain a Serie A player. He thinks he would be more comfortable playing in the Italian league than the Premier League because of the lower level of pressure.
Milan and Zirkzee are both interested in each other, but his agency is getting in the way. AC Milan is carefully considering potential next steps, but so yet, nothing has changed. Milan is reportedly feeling “uncomfortable” with the scenario, per Corriere dello Sport. There is no wiggle room between the two camps. Milan is aiming for a fee of less than €10 million in the purchase, while Kia Joorabchian, the agency for Zirkzee, is demanding €15 million.
Nobody has overlooked this stalemate. Manchester United and Arsenal are among the teams keeping an eye on the standoff and might take advantage of it to make a move. These teams may continue to compete for Zirkzee’s signing since Milan has not moved. Other possibilities are being considered by Milan in their quest to find a successor to Giroud. A young, gifted striker with room to improve is what the club’s administration is desperately seeking. Zirkzee matches this description. It just adds insult to injury for Milan with the problems he’s been having with his agent.
