Thomas Partey Archives - Page 7 of 8

31 Mar

Thomas Partey Resumes Training After Injury Scare

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Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey returned to training after sitting out of Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola in Launda on Monday. The 30-year-old missed the game due to concerns with injury according to the Black Stars technical team. Partey played and captained the Black Stars in the 1-0 win against the Black Antelopes of Angola in the first leg at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. He was sidelined following injury concerns in training and was left out of the squad as a precaution. The former Atletico Madrid star was spotted in training on Thursday and is expected…

29 Mar

Thomas Partey: Ghana Coach Explains Why Arsenal Star Missed Angola Game

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Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was not included in the Black Stars' 1-1 draw against Angola due to minor injury concerns, according to head coach Chris Hughton. The Arsenal star had played the entire duration of Ghana's 1-0 win over Angola on March 23, but his absence for the 2023 AFCON qualifier on Monday came as a surprise. Hughton said that Partey's absence was due to small injury issues and starting him would have been too risky. “Thomas has some small issues, he has some small injury issues and we felt it was too big a risk to start him,” Hughton…

28 Mar

Thomas Partey Set For Further Examination At Arsenal After Injury In Ghana Camp

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Thomas Partey will fly back to Arsenal having missed Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola on Monday due to injury. WHAT HAPPENED? Ghana manager Chris Houghton confirmed Partey, who remained an unused substitute during the 1-1 draw, was deemed too much of a risk to play during his post-match press conference. “Thomas has some small injury issues," Houghton said. "We felt it was too big a risk to start him." THE BIGGER PICTURE: Arsenal are expecting Partey back at London Colney on Tuesday where they will assess the midfielder, who was accompanied to Ghana by Gunners physio Simon…

22 Mar

Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus Send Message To Kumasi Fans Ahead Of Ghana-Angola Game

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Black Stars midfielders Thomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus have called on the fans to turn up in their numbers at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for Ghana's game against Angola on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Ghana will welcome the Black Antelopes to the Ashanti Regional capital for the first leg of their doubleheader. Partey in his message to Ghanaians urged the fans to come to cheer the team to victory. "Ghanaians, this is Thomas Partey. Meet us at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday 23rd March for our game against Angola. I can't wait to be there; come and support the Black Stars to victory." Mohammed Kudus passed…

15 Mar

Thomas Partey Set To Break League Season Appearance Record At Arsenal

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Ghana international, Thomas Partey is en route to breaking his English Premier League appearance per season record. The highly-rated midfielder joined the Gunners in the summer transfer window of 2020 in a move from Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid. In his debut season, Thomas Partey made 24 appearances in the English Premier League, providing two assists but failing to score. Subsequently, in his second season, the combative midfielder managed to equal his 24 league appearances from the first season. In the two seasons, Thomas Partey managed to impress for the Gunners but was hit with multiple injuries that saw him miss a number of matches.…

13 Mar

I Am Happy People Are Seeing Me – Thomas Partey On Casemiro Comparison

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Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey says he is delighted with recent comparisons with Manchester United star Casemiro. The Ghana international seems to be enjoying his best season at the London club since joining them from Atletico Madrid in 2020. He has been at the heart of Arsenal’s season as they push for a first league title since the 2003/04 season. His performances for Mikel Arteta’s side have seen strong debates across the world as to who has been the better player between him and Casemiro, who joined the Red Devils last summer. Asked the same question after Arsenal’s win over Fulham,…

08 Mar

Thomas Partey Reveals Reasons Behind Injury Issues

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Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Teye Partey has explained the reasons behind his numerous injury challenges since joining Arsenal in 2020. Partey who turns 30 later this year had a reputation for being very durable and reliable while at Atletico Madrid. However, he has endured a frustrating and injury-plagued stint while in London. Comparatively, Partey missed just seven games for Atletico in more than five years in the senior squad but has been unavailable for 39 Arsenal games with seven separate injury issues. Speaking to football.london after scoring in Arsenal's dramatic 3-2 win over Bournemouth last Saturday, Partey said there was one…

24 Feb

Europa League: Partey To Play Fatawu Issahaku As Arsenal Draw Sporting; Man United Face Betis

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The Ghanaian duo of Thomas Partey and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku will come up against each other in the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League following Friday’s draw. Sporting CP, who beat Midtjylland en route to advancing to the next round, have been drawn against Arsenal. The game will see both Issahaku and Partey contest for a place in the quarterfinal of the European competition. Elsewhere, Manchester United face Spanish opposition once again after being pitted against Real Betis. The Red Devils defeated Barcelona with a 4-3 aggregate score in the previous round with Antony’s goal securing qualification for Erik…

24 Feb

Europa League: Partey To Play Fatawu Issahaku As Arsenal Draw Sporting; Man United Face Betis

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The Ghanaian duo of Thomas Partey and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku will come up against each other in the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League following Friday’s draw. Sporting CP, who beat Midtjylland en route to advancing to the next round, have been drawn against Arsenal. The game will see both Issahaku and Partey contest for a place in the quarterfinal of the European competition. Elsewhere, Manchester United face Spanish opposition once again after being pitted against Real Betis. The Red Devils defeated Barcelona with a 4-3 aggregate score in the previous round with Antony’s goal securing qualification for Erik…

17 Feb

Thomas Partey Still Doubtful For Arsenal’s Clash Against Aston Villa

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that midfielder Thomas Partey’s availability for Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa remains uncertain. Partey missed Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to Manchester City due to a muscular injury, causing Arsenal to relinquish their lead in the Premier League table. Although Partey’s injury is not deemed serious, Arteta stated the player is still feeling some discomfort and will be under observation, leading up to the lunchtime kickoff. “We have to assess him (on Friday) again,” Arteta said. “He had a little muscle discomfort and will be assessed this morning.” After spending a significant amount of time on…