Kieran Tierney ruled out of Scotland squad after injury against Rangers

Celtic defender Kieran Tierney has withdrawn from the Scotland squad due to a knock sustained in the team's 1-0 loss to Rangers on September 17, 2026. Tierney, who played 71 minutes of the match, has a history of injuries, raising concerns for Celtic regarding his fitness during the international break. Scotland will face Slovenia, Switzerland, and North Macedonia in upcoming fixtures, and manager Sebastien Pocognoli has called up Kristi Montgomery to replace Tierney. Kenny McLean from Norwich City is also unavailable for the matches.

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