Euro 2024: Kieran Tierney Leaves Scotland Camp After Suffering a Hamstring Injury Against Switzerland

27-year-old Scotland defender Kieran Tierney has been ruled out of the rest of Euro 2024 after being stretchered off late on in the Group A fixture against Switzerland and has already left the camp in Germany to return to club Arsenal to be assessed due to a hamstring injury.

Scotland will play Hungary in their final match in Stuttgart on Sunday. If they win, it will mark their first qualification for the knockout stage in the country’s history. Scotland’s assistant coach, John Carver, confirmed at the pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon that Tierney has left the camp. 

"He's got an issue with his hamstring and is heading home to be assessed by Arsenal. They'll give you updates as they have it, but he's obviously extremely disappointed. If we do progress and we move through the tournament, I'm sure it will be back to support us." He's a young lad; he's got plenty of time, and he's got to make sure that it's right for his return. It's a blow because he's one of our top players, and in tournament football, you need your best players on the park. In particular with him he gives that balance on the left-hand side with Andy Robertson and Callum McGregor, and they combine really well, so whenever any team loses their best players, then it will affect the situation. It is also an opportunity for somebody else to step in. We went to the game the other night against Switzerland, and everybody was itching after the performance against Germany, so there's an opportunity there for somebody to step forward and make a claim for it."

Carver said,

The Scotland National Team has now posted on their official X account about the confirmation of Tierney heading home, and they paid their tribute to him.

Whether here or at home, you’re always a big part of this Scotland team. @kierantierney1

Scotland team

Steve Clarke will now be without four players ahead of their final group-stage match against Hungary on Sunday. Before Tierney's injury, he was already without full-backs Aaron Hickey and Nathan Paterson, while Ryan Porteous remains suspended following his red card in the 5-1 loss to Germany.