BREAKING: Kieran Tierney expected to miss the rest of the season

Kieran Tierney will require a surgery on his left knee.

The 24-year old defender was unavailable during Arsenal’s 3-0 loss against Crystal Palace on Monday night.

After the game, Mikel Arteta said that he was not hopeful of Tierney returning any time soon.

The club finally confirmed that Tierney will undergo knee surgery in London over the coming days.

“Kieran felt discomfort after a training session on Thursday, March 31,” a statement read on Arsenal’s official website. “Further assessments and scans have confirmed that Kieran has damaged his left knee.

“A specialist consultation took place on Tuesday, and as a result of further discussions with Kieran and our medical team, it has been decided that Kieran requires surgery to his knee. This procedure will take place in London in the forthcoming days.

“Kieran’s rehabilitation programme will start immediately after his surgery, at which stage a clearer understanding will be established on his recovery timescale. However, it is likely that Kieran will now miss the remainder of this season.

“Everyone at the club will now be supporting and working hard with Kieran to get him back on the pitch as soon as possible.”

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