Kieran Tierney had plenty to ponder as he boarded a Friday flight to London. A penny for the thoughts of Steve Clarke as one of his star men succumbed to what appeared to be a serious hamstring injury as he crumpled to the turf during Scotland’s draw with Switzerland.
Tierney, by his own admission, is “heartbroken”. And no wonder, in terms of the big picture: time and again, fitness woes hamper Tierney just when he seems to be making progress. A summer move from Arsenal not only appeared to be on the cards but felt essential. Now, clubs will pause while awaiting news of how long he faces on the sidelines.
