Defender Kieran Tierney has given Arsenal a huge boost after returning to training five months after suffering a hamstring tear while Scotland duty at Euro 2024
Arsenal fans have been buoyed by an injury-plagued star’s return to training – but have spotted something different about him.
Defender Kieran Tierney has been sidelined since June after suffering a hamstring tear during Scotland’s Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland. It was a bitter blow for a player whose career has been cruelly disrupted by injury over the years.
Five months on and the Scot is closing in on a first-team comeback and was part of the squad for the Gunners’ Champions League victory away to Sporting CP. Speaking ahead of the game, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said: “We have Kieran Tierney after a long injury.
“It’s great news that he’s back. He’s been training with the team and he’s at the level to participate.”
However, it seems something has changed about the 27-year-old, who was previously renowned for training in shorts and a t-shirt, regardless of the conditions. Sleeves and jogging bottoms were often nowhere to be seen.
But the recent cold snap has clearly proved a little too chilly for the former Celtic star, judging by images which have emerged of him in training, which show wearing long sleeves, leggings and even gloves. Fans have been quick to pick up his change of attire.
One joked: “I don’t know who that guy is who’s wearing long sleeves, compression pants and gloves…. But it ain’t Kieran Tierney. That must be Tiernan Kierney.”
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Another quipped: “Kieran Tierney in gloves and long sleeves and trousers? Utter woke nonsense!” A third weighed in: “Seeing Kieran Tierney in long sleeves, gloves & joggers is new to me. If that’s what it takes for him for Arteta to love him again, I’m here for it.”
A fourth added: “Kieran Tierney is back in full training but wait a minute? KT in long sleeves and leggings?! I can’t believe my eyes!”
On a serious note, most Gunners were just happy to see him back on the training pitch. One summed up the mood, posting on X: “I will always have huge admiration for Kieran Tierney. His career has been blighted by injuries, but when he plays, he gives 110% for Arsenal Football Club. He knows what it means to play for the badge. Nothing but love for The Ice King.”
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