According to reports Arsenal look like they’ve won their fight to have Kieran Tierney available for the Manchester City game.
Journalist, Derek McGregor claims the club are getting set to announce the former Celtic hero will be available for selection after being told to isolate for 14 days.
If the precedent is made down south, Celtic would immediately demand Ryan Christie’s isolation period being cut short also, freeing him up for 12:30pm on Saturday.
Arsenal look poised to announce they will have Kieran Tierney available for tomorrow, cutting short his 14-day isolation. As @scotsunsport reported today, expect Celtic to now demand same for Ryan Christie for Rangers showdown.
— Derek McGregor (@McGregorDerek) October 16, 2020
Both Ryan and Kieran have tested negative for the virus after being made to isolate because they came into close proximity with Stuart Armstrong. It’s standard protocol for anybody in Scotland.
Should the decision be made at Arsenal’s end, it would then become a fight between the club. The Scottish government but there’s no guarantees the Scottish government would play ball.
Ryan has been keeping fit while isolating, the club sent him a treadmill to make sure his fitness is up to scratch.
