Arsenal Football Club has confirmed that Kieran Tierney would have to quarantine for 14 days due to his situation with Scotland while on International duty.
The Arsenal left-back will miss Scotland’s crucial Euro 2020 play-off semi-final against Israel on Thursday after Armstrong tested positive for the coronavirus.
Tierney and Christie are required to self-isolate for 14 days since they came in close contact with Armstrong who has the virus.
The trio will also miss Scotland’s Nations League matches at home to Slovakia and the Czech Republic on 11 and 14 October respectively as well as the Israel match.
Armstrong was said to have initially tested negative when he arrived for Scotland training on Monday according to a statement by the Scottish FA but then a supplementary UEFA test revealed a positive result on Wednesday morning.
All other members of the squad returned negative results, but Tierney and Christie – plus one physiotherapist and one masseur – were all deemed to have come in close contact with Armstrong.
Scotland head coach, Steve Clarke, also have three players out to injury from the squad meaning it’s going to be a difficult break for the Scottish team.
Clarke says: “We have lost six players from the squad. It is up to us to make the nation smile tomorrow night. We know we have the nation behind us.”
Armstrong, however, could make a return for Southampton in their next Premier League match at Chelsea on 17 October after the 10-day period of self-isolation.
Arsenal, on the other hand, has been left frustrated as defender Tierney is set to miss their league match at Manchester City on 17 October as he would need a 14-day self-isolation period.
“Our medical team have confirmed that Kieran was socially distant at all times from the player who tested positive and has broken no rules regarding COVID-19 protocols. We are currently seeking further advice and clarification of the details.”
The statement adds that Tierney told the club that he was “so disappointed and frustrated to be in this situation. I have adhered to all regulations and made sure I was socially distancing from my teammates in the hotel. I’ve also tested negative. I know Arsenal and the SFA are now in discussions with the Scottish authorities to gain a further understanding.”
Arsenal fans would be fuming right now
Ohhhh! That will be better. Arsenal should be very careful.