Due to his injury, Thomas Partey will return to Arsenal after missing Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola on Monday.
Partey is one of the most important players of Arsenal this season and has played an irreplaceable role in the midfield of this team.
With Arsenal fighting for the Premier League title and their tight schedule ahead, his absence could be a blow to the Gunners.
During a training session with his country on Sunday, the former Atletico Madrid star felt something in his right leg.
Ghana’s boss did not use the Arsenal midfielder in the match against Angola
Sources close to the player suggest that it is not a hamstring issue, and they believe that he should be fit for Saturday’s game at Emirates Stadium.
It is understood that Houghton made the decision to leave Partey out on his own, and there was no outside pressure from Arsenal, despite the presence of Murphy.
During his post-match press conference, Ghana manager Chris Houghton confirmed that he deemed Partey too much of a risk to play, and he remained an unused substitute during the 1-1 draw.
He said: “Thomas has some small injury issues,” Houghton said. “We felt it was too big a risk to start him.”
Later in the week, the Gunners medical team will decide whether the 29-year-old can feature against Leeds.
Arsenal is chasing their first Premier League title since 2004 and will travel to Liverpool for a huge game at Anfield the following weekend.
Later in the week, the Gunners medical team will decide whether the 29-year-old can feature against Leeds.
Arsenal is chasing their first Premier League title since 2004 and will travel to Liverpool for a huge game at Anfield the following weekend.
If Partey is unable to play this Saturday, Jorginho is the most likely candidate to replace him in midfield.
