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Kieran Tierney: Injury Layoff at Arsenal the 'Toughest Time of My Life'

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Kieran Tierney has described his spell at Arsenal recovering from an injury as "the toughest time of my life."

The left-back arrived at the Emirates Stadium in the summer having built up a reputation as one of the most exciting full-backs in European football. However, his debut campaign has been ruined by fitness issues in North London; the Scot has been unavailable since December after dislocating his shoulder against West Ham United.

Speaking to Sport Bible (h/t Chris Burton of Goal), Tierney opened up on the difficulties he has faced this season:

"The night at West Ham away was a hard night for me.