Gordon Strachan speaks highly of Celtic defender Kieran Tierney.
Scotland national team manager Gordon Strachan has told The National that Celtic defender Kieran Tierney is a wonderful player.
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Tierney recently returned from a three-month spell on the sidelines due to injury. The 19-year-old left-back is one of the best young players in the Scottish Premiership and has already played twice for Scotland.
Strachan has praised the Celtic teenager and told The National: “He’s a guy who doesn’t give much away. He’s steady and a wonderful player. A top player and I like him as a bloke.”
Tierney is a genuinely talented and promising footballer who has a lot of potential. The Scotland international could become a world-class defender in the coming years.
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The youngster has been affected by injures this season, but that is only likely to make his stronger mentality. Working under Brendan Rodgers is also going to be beneficial.
The former Liverpool and Swansea City boss, who was appointed the Celtic manager in the summer of 2016, has a good record of working with young players.
Celtic are at the top of the Scottish Premiership table at the moment with 67 points from 23 matches.
The Bhoys are 25 points clear of second-placed and Old Firm rivals Rangers and are the clear frontrunners for the title.
The Hoops will return to action on Sunday afternoon when they take on St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park in Perth in the Scottish Premiership.
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