In recent weeks and months, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the concept of a ‘Groundhog Day’ scenario on The Celtic Way platform as well as during their morning briefings. Various aspects of the club have been likened to the repetitive and frustrating nature of the iconic movie. Scotland’s national team manager, Steve Clarke, has provided an update on the injury status of Kieran Tierney, ruling him out of the upcoming final group game against Hungary. The injury, sustained by Tierney during the match against Switzerland, is described as “pretty bad” and appears to have occurred without any contact from other players.
The severity of this injury raises concerns that Tierney may not return to action before the summer transfer window deadline, potentially impacting Arsenal’s ability to sell the 27-year-old left-back. Tierney himself has previously hinted at a desire to seek regular first-team football, suggesting that a permanent move away from the Emirates Stadium may be on the cards. In 2019, Tierney made a £25 million switch from Celtic to Arsenal, stepping into a new chapter of his career.
Notably, Tosh McKinlay, a former Celtic star and current scout for the Scottish club, has weighed in on the speculation surrounding Tierney’s future. McKinlay highlighted Tierney’s successful tenure at Celtic, where he secured numerous trophies, before moving on to England and temporarily playing for Real Sociedad. The suggestion that Tierney could be “welcome” back at Celtic this summer if he decides to depart from Arsenal adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing transfer discussions surrounding the talented left-back. Ultimately, the football world eagerly awaits to see where Tierney’s future will take him next and whether a return to his roots in Scotland could be on the horizon.
