Scotland defender Kieran Tierney has revealed “heartbroken doesn’t cut it” after being ruled out of Euro 2024 due to a hamstring injury.
Tierney, carried off on a stretcher in Wednesday’s 1-1 Group A draw with Switzerland in Cologne, has returned home to be assessed by Arsenal’s medical staff.
The 27-year-old left-back said on Instagram: “Heartbroken doesn’t cut it. Love this team and these boys. This too shall pass.”
Scotland assistant manager John Carver, who revealed Ryan Jack is “under the weather” before Sunday’s final group match against Hungary in Stuttgart, said Tierney could return to support the squad if they reach the knockout phase.
Carver added: “Obviously he had an issue with his hamstring the other night and was stretchered off.
“He is heading home to be assessed by Arsenal and that’s all I can really say at the moment.
Whether here or at home, you’re always a big part of this Scotland team, @kierantierney1 💙
Kieran leaves camp due to injury and will return to Arsenal for further assessment.#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/Bfe1Ebk0aB
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 21, 2024
“They will give updates as they have it but he is obviously extremely disappointed.
“If we do progress and move through the tournament I am sure he will be back to support us.
“It is a blow because he is one of our top players and in tournament football you need your best players on the park. And, in particular with him, he gives that balance down the left-hand side with Andy Robertson and Callum McGregor and they combine really well.
“So whenever any team loses their best players then it will affect the situation, but also it is an opportunity for somebody else to step in.”
Defender Ryan Porteous will miss the game through suspension after being sent off against Germany in the opening fixture.
Scotland have one point from their first two matches having never qualified for the knockout stages of the tournament.