I wonder if Tierney has a Europa League tie imminent with the team appointed?
After no group stage game in the EL this season and only one previously I think it would be a surprise if he gets a knockout match, I wonder has that happened before with a referee directly appointed in the knockout rounds? Would be interesting if he is appointed.
Unless I missed something, Tierney is classified as 2nd Group in UEFA. EL32 will only see Elite and 1st Group referees.
Given the current circumstances I wonder if they will not adhere to this? Or perhaps he is a standby in case an appointed team of officials are suddenly withdrawn?
There are 16+32=48 matches on CL and EL.
The Elite group has 27 referees and the First Group 53. 80 in total. So there are plenty of referees to cover these matches.