Arsenal have confirmed that they are set to be without the services of Scottish defender Kieran Tierney for some time. The Scottish left-back was ruled out of Monday’s aberration against Crystal Palace, with some reports suggesting that he had sustained a serious knee injury.
Arsenal released a statement confirming that he will undergo surgery for the problem and is now likely to miss the remainder of the campaign. Whilst it remains to be seen when the Scottish defender will return, some will hope that the Gunners turn to the upcoming transfer window as a means to cope with his extended absence.
Nuno Tavares, a signing from Benfica last summer, deputised at Selhurst Park on Monday but was dragged off at the break - that following a first-half substitution during his last start against Nottingham Forest. Whilst the Portuguese clearly has promise, it appears to be too early for him to be Tierney’s long-term successor at the Emirates Stadium.
