SIR ALEX FERGUSON has officially joined the Kieran Tierney fan club.
Arsenal’s Scottish left-back has been one of the Gunners’ standout players this season.
Kieran Tierney is enjoying an excellent campaign for ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Sir Alex Ferguson has been keeping a close eye on Tierney’s performances for ArsenalCredit: Getty – Pool
He has delivered a string of excellent performances to become a fan favourite.
At international level, Scotland are spoilt for choice in the position with Liverpool star Andy Robertson also available.
Ferguson admits fitting both players into the team is a conundrum for Tartan Army boss Steve Clarke.
But the Manchester United legend has been blown away by Tierney’s performances for Arsenal.
Fergie said on The Lockdown Theatre – A Team Talk With Legends: “I do think Scotland have some very good midfield players, and I’m not sure how they’re gonna play Robertson and Tierney in the same team.
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“I know there were some situations where they played Tierney as the third centre-back, but the form of Tierney since he’s gone to Arsenal has been phenomenal.
“Robertson’s career at Liverpool has just got bigger and bigger.”
Tierney joined Arsenal from Celtic for £25million in August 2019.
The defender’s maiden season at the Emirates Stadium was disrupted by injuries.
He has been in scintillating form this campaign with his rampaging runs from left-back providing an attacking outlet for Mikel Arteta’s team.
Tierney has also displayed his versatility by playing on the left-side of a three-man defence.
He missed last week’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace due to injury – and Arsenal legend Ian Wright fears the stalemate indicated his old club are over-reliant on the Scot.
Meanwhile, Tierney could return to the starting XI for this evening’s Premier League clash against Newcastle.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
