After the opening match of the Euros, Scottish defender Tierney stated that he was not surprised by Kai Havertz’s outstanding performance.
In the 2024 UEFA Euro’s first fixture, Germany defeated Scotland 5-1, with Arsenal duo Havertz and Tierney on opposite sides. Havertz scored Germany’s third goal from the penalty spot. Tierney, who was on loan at Real Sociedad last season, believes Havertz has the capability to make a significant impact in the tournament.
“He’s a top player,” said Tierney. “I trained with him for a few weeks, so I’m not surprised by how well he performed. I’m sure he’ll shine throughout this competition.”
Scotland has two group matches remaining against Hungary and Switzerland. Despite their heavy loss to Germany, Tierney remains confident in the team’s chances of advancing. “We’re still very confident of qualifying because we know the opening game doesn’t define our progression,” he said. “The next two games are crucial, and we’ll focus on those, believing in ourselves to get positive results.”