Thomas Partey not enjoying at AFCON with Arsenal star set to return this month
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will not be a part of the Ghana squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.
The former Atletico Madrid star was influential because the Gunners ran Manchester City shut for final season’s Premier League title. But has struggled with accidents this season and made simply 4 league appearances.
And the thigh harm that has stored the 30-year-old out of motion since October has additionally stopped him travelling to the Ivory Coast. Though Partey is again in coaching with Arsenal.
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Reports this week even prompt Partey might be again enjoying by the top of the month, regardless of not travelling to AFCON.
And Ghana boss Chris Hughton, who used to handle Brighton and Newcastle amongst others, acknowledges how large a miss he will likely be.
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“Thomas Partey for sure, and I say this not in a detrimental way to the squad that we have, but he is one of our most important players,” stated Hughton.
“This we all know and, withstanding his harm, he actually can be within the squad. We know the standard of participant that he’s. This is a participant that has a considerable harm.
“I’ve spent quite a bit over this time period with Thomas and likewise partaking with the medical employees at Arsenal Football Club.
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“They will treat this injury with caution, and so will the player. This is a big injury for him and the biggest injury that he’s had.
“The most important thing for me as head coach and our association is to give him the support that he needs through this period of time. From all the information that we’ve been given, the timelines of his recovery and the caution that will be taken, will not meet our timelines for the AFCON.”
Ghana start their AFCON marketing campaign by dealing with Cape Verde on Sunday. They will then tackle Mo Salah’s Egypt and Mozambique.
