Kieran Tierney and Arsenal dispute Scotland's Covid-19 self-isolation ruling
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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).
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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