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‘He’s wasted’: Arsenal and Liverpool stars receive contrasting reviews from these Scottish fans
It may have been a disappointing night for Scotland, but Kieran Tierney once again enhanced his reputation on the international stage.
As usual, Scotland boss Steve Clarke played Tierney in a more central role in order to accommodate Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, but a number of fans believe Tierney is the better option on the left.
Scotland were held to a second successive draw in their World Cup qualifying group, with a 1-1 scoreline in Israel on Sunday following Thursday’s 2-2 draw against Austria at Hampden.
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That leaves Scotland third in Group F, two points behind Austria and four behind a Denmark side that beat Moldova 8-0.
Tierney is now a fans’ favourite at Arsenal, after initially struggling with injury following his £25m move from Celtic in 2019.
He was named the club’s , and has turned in a series of impressive performances for Mikel Arteta’s side.
It’s been a less satisfying few months for Robertson, however, with Liverpool’s title challenge crumbling.
Those contrasting fortunes were reflected in the reaction from these fans to their respective performances in Israel.
Scotland need to do something to get Tierney to left back in this team, he’s wasted
— Aaron Connolly (@aconnolly91)
Kieran Tierney > andy Robertson and if ye disagree you are nothing but a fool
— Pual 🏴 (@PaulP_67)
Tierney should be starting LB and captain
— Blair Ruxton (@BlairRuxton)
The captaincy makes things complicated, cos he's guaranteed a start on the left of a 5 or a 4. I'm certain that Tierney would give us more on the flank than what Robertson has been.
— Hampden Roar Podcast 🏴🎙️ (@hampdenroarpod)
I know the game’s all about opinions n that but saying Tierney is a better player than Robertson isn’t an opinion, it’s a fact. Everyone can see it but not everyone can acknowledge it
— DJB (@Bhoy1888Celtic1)
Play Kieran Tierney at left back because he's the best left back. This shouldn't be difficult.
— 🏴 Boyle🇻🇦 (@Boyle_67)
i’ve kind of said this before but if we play a back 4 then Tierney has to play LB and i’m sorry but there’s no place for Robertson. [don’t @ me Liverpool fans] Tierney is the better player ..certainly for Scotland anyway. those are the tough calls a manager needs to make 🤷🏻♂️
— SPFL Banter *** (@splbanter)
the difference in quality between Tierney and Robertson is so clear when Scotland play. Robertson is nothing without Klopps system, Tierney can perform anywhere.
— ym (@KieranCFC88)