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Scotland kept their Euro hopes alive last night with a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, but the big story from the game is Kieran Tierney picking up what looks like a nasty injury. As he got turned by Dan Ndoye on the edge of his own box, he stumbled, and seemed to plant his foot, hyper-extending his knee. He immediately clutched the back of his leg, making many think it was a hamstring injury, but you don’t usually see players stretchered off if it’s one of those. I hope that’s all it is, but it’s hard not to fear it could be worse.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke was light on detail afterwards, but said:
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.
On a personal level it’s a blow for a player who must have looked at this tournament as a way of putting himself in the shop window. A chance to convince potential suitors that his injury record is something they could take a risk with due to the quality of his performances, but as unfortunate as last night was, I think it’s only going to close doors for him rather than open them. It’s sad, but if you’re in the market for a left-back, and it’s a toss-up between him and a player who might not be quite as good but who is always available, most clubs will make the sensible choice.
Fingers crossed it’s not too serious though, and perhaps we’ll get a little more information as the tournament goes on. As for the game, I thought Scott McTominay was very fortunate to be awarded the Scottish goal. Yes, his shot was on target, but it would have been a simple save for the keeper had Fabian Schar not literally kicked it into his own goal – thus making it … hang on, I know they have a phrase for this … ah yes, an own goal!
I think if a goal-bound shot takes a deflection, give it to the man who had the attempt, but this wasn’t…
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Publish date : 2024-06-20 06:03:11
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