Arsenal defender, Kieran Tierney is expected to undergo mandatory 14 days of self-isolation after being exposed to a teammate with COVID-19 in the Scottish national team.
The Scottish FA announced that Southampton player Stuart Armstrong has returned a positive test for COVID-19 while on international duty with the men’s national team.
Within the announcement, the SFA confirmed that all other members of the squad have returned negative results.
However, the Lothian Health Protection Team in Scotland has identified two players and two members of the backroom staff as ‘close contacts’. As a consequence, our defender Kieran Tierney and Celtic player Ryan Christie – along with one physiotherapist and one masseur – have been advised they will require self-isolating for 14 days as of yesterday (Tuesday, October 8).
Arsenal’s medical team has confirmed that Kieran was socially distant at all times from the player who tested positive and has broken no rules regarding COVID-19 protocols.
Kieran has also been in touch and has said:
“I’m so disappointed and frustrated to be in this situation. I have adhered to all regulations and made sure I was socially distancing from my teammates in the hotel. I’ve also tested negative. I know Arsenal and the SFA are now in discussions with the Scottish authorities to gain a further understanding.”
After the international break, the Gunners will face Manchester City in the league before facing Rapid Wien in the Europa League.
Meanwhile, Scotland will not have the services of Tierney in its games against Israel, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
