Kieran Tierney and Arsenal dispute Scotland's Covid-19 self-isolation ruling
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Updated 07/10/2020 at 16:55 GMT
UEFA tested Stuart Armstrong positive for Covid-19 and Tierney has been told by the Scottish Football Association to self-isolate, meaning he will miss Scotland's crucial Euro 2020 play-off semi-final match against Israel on Thursday and their Nations League Group F ties against Slovakia (Oct 11) and Czech Republic (Oct 14) as well as Manchester City in the Premier League for Arsenal (Oct 17).
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Arsenal and Kieran Tierney have disputed the Scottish Football Association's ruling that the defender must self-isolate after it had been suggested he had been in contact with national teammate Stuart Armstrong, who tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday morning.
Armstrong tested positive when reporting for international duty, which has forced teammates Tierney and Ryan Christie to self-isolate, the Scottish FA confirmed.
Tierney and Ryan Christie, as well as a physiotherapist and a masseur, have been told to self-isolate for 14 days.
At the moment Tierney is set to miss Arsenal's Premier League match against Manchester City on October 17, but the left-back and the Gunners have asked for further clarification on the matter.
Arsenal said in a club statement: "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."
Kieran told Arsenal's official website: "I'm so disappointed and frustrated to be in this situation. I have adhered to all regulations and made sure I was socially distancing from my team mates 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."
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