Kieran Tierney proved his enduring value as Celtic began their Scottish Premiership title defence with a victory against Dundee. The left-back, who rejoined Celtic from Arsenal in 2025, provided the assist for Benjamin Nygren's winning goal. Despite his consistent high performance, Tierney's impact has sometimes gone unnoticed.

Against Dundee, Tierney was a standout performer, registering the most shots on target and creating the most chances for Celtic. His attacking output and defensive contributions were crucial in breaking down a resolute Dundee side. Manager Martin O'Neill praised Tierney and captain Callum McGregor as "the backbone of Celtic."

With last season's cover for the left-back position gone, Celtic faces a potential shortage if Tierney is unavailable. Despite reports of interest from Spain, O'Neill is keen to keep Tierney, who has a contract until 2030. Former captain Scott Brown emphasized Tierney's commitment and quality, stating, "Kieran's going nowhere, he loves the football club."