Kieran Tierney opens up on his struggling knee injury

The defender is expected to be back by the end of June.

The talented fullback enjoyed a solid campaign with the Gunners before the international break in March.

Unfortunately he missed the remaining 10 games for Arsenal due to a horrific knee injury.

The Scottish international opens up struggles with the injury which kept him for the past three months.

He said to SunSport: “We played Wolves at home in February, and I felt something in my knee in the first half. I told the physios, and we tested it. But it was fine, and it also wasn’t that sore.

“I carried on playing for Arsenal, then reported for Scotland duty and played twice with no problems. I came back completely fine. Then I was doing some leg exercises in the gym, and my left knee clicked.

“But the scan result came back, and suddenly I need an op. It was so unfortunate. But after that click, I just knew it wasn’t normal.

“The verdict was 12 weeks — and it was gutting when I realised the games I’d miss for Arsenal and Scotland. However, there was nothing I could do about it. Instantly, I just wanted to know from the specialist and the physios what it was going to take to get back quickly.

“Whenever I have been given a timeframe for recovery, I’ve always aimed to get back earlier. I push myself as hard as I can. It’s the only way I know.”

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