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Amie Wilson

Arsenal fans will love Ian Wright's message to Kieran Tierney after injury setback

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has sent a message to full-back Kieran Tierney following the news that he could be out of action for up to three-months with a dislocated shoulder.

Arsenal took on London rivals West Ham United on Monday. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Nicolas Pepe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saw the Gunners come from behind the register their first victory since October.

However, there was a downside to the game. Tierney lefr the field with less than half-an-hour on the clock with what looked like a dislocated shoulder after falling awkwardly in the box.

The shoulder dislocation and subsequent injury layoff for the defender was confirmed on Wednesday .

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Well wishes from fans were sent to the player, and Tierney himself took to social media to send a message to fans.

"Thank you so much for continued support through everything," he wrote on his social media channels.

"Very grateful for it. I don’t take it for granted. God bless x."

The post was followed by a lot more well wishes, and there is one in particular that will catch the eyes of Arsenal fans.

Club legend Ian Wright, who has just returned from the Australian jungle after appearing on 'I'm a Celebrity Get me out of Here', has replied to the post.

"Back soon KT," he wrote, before Tierney replied with: "What a man."

Tierney will not be available for Arsenal over the busy Christmas period, and should be back in action around March.

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