Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that he does not expect Kieran Tierney to play again this season.
The left-back has been a standout figure in what has been a disappointing campaign for the Gunners, who are struggling to qualify for Europe next season.
Tierney suffered knee ligament damage in an encounter with Liverpool and is unlikely to feature for the north London side again in the 2020-21 season.
What was said?
Speaking about Granit Xhaka filling in at left-back in Sunday's 3-0 win at Sheffield United, Arteta confirmed the news on Tierney.
He said: “Today he had a really strong performance and he gives you another option. Kieran is out, probably for the season so we need different options at that position and he can be one of those.”
Tierney will, therefore, face a race against time to be fit for Scotland at Euro 2020.
Arteta offers injury update on other stars
Arsenal are nursing numerous problems currently, and Arteta gave an update on several players ahead of a Europa League trip to Slavia Prague on Thursday in a tie that is delicately balanced at 1-1.
“I think for Thursday, David [Luiz] will be out, Kieran [Tierney] will be out - and then Emile [Smith Rowe] and Martin [Odegaard], we don’t know yet. With Bukayo [Saka], let’s see how he develops in the next few days," the Spaniard said.
Saka limped out of Sunday's match with a thigh injury.
He offered a more positive update on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who missed Sunday's game through illness.
“He was unwell yesterday. He could not train. He could not be available today, but hopefully in the next day or two he will be feeling better and he will be available to get picked," Arteta said.
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