Thomas Partey: Why Ghana Midfielder Missed Arsenal's Game Against Fulham

Thomas Partey: Why Ghana Midfielder Missed Arsenal's Game Against Fulham

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:10 PM
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  • Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey missed Arsenal's home victory over Fulham on Saturday at the Emirates
  • The Black Stars deputy captain had to withdraw from the squad moments before the game after picking a thigh injury in training
  • Goals from captain Martin Odergaard and Gabriel ensured the Gunners kept their hundred percent start to the season

Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey has suffered a thigh injury which kept him out of Arsenal's victory over Fulham on Saturday afternoon.

The Ghana international was excluded from the team due to a knock he picked up in training on Friday.

Moments before the game, Arsenal announced he would miss the game alongside defender Oleksandr Zinchenko.

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Thomas Partey has suffered an injury which kept him put of Arsenal's game against Fulham. Credit: Getty Images
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"Oleksandr Zinchenko is left out as a precaution due to a slight sprain to left knee. Thomas Partey misses out due to a tight right thigh from Friday’s training session. Both will continue to be assessed," wrote the club on Twitter.

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Despite missing the influential midfielder, Arsenal won the game 2-1 after coming from a goal down to secure victory with five minutes remaining.

Fulham took an early second half lead through Aleksandar Mitrovic but Arsenal captain Martin Odergaard levelled in the 64th minute before Gabriel Magahaels netted the winner with five minutes remaining.

Thomas Partey's ex-girlfriend opens up on relationship with the Arsenal star

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Gifty Boakye, Thomas Partey's ex-girlfriend, has lifted the lid on their relationship and addressed the 2019 AFCON scandal.

The beauty queen and entrepreneur was reportedly staying with the player in camp during AFCON 2019.

However, Gifty Boakye has debunked those reports claiming she was only in Egypt for the player's birthday.

Arsenal handed fairly tough draw in Europa League

Arsenal have been handed a relatively tough group in Europe's secondary competition, UEFA Europa League.

The Premier League side have been drawn in Group A alongside PSV Eindhoven, coached by former Manchester United striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy, FC Zurich and Norwegian surprise package FK Bodø / Glimt.

The Gunners have begun the 2022-23 Premier League on a flier winning all three games - a sharp contrast to their fortunes as compared to last season, where they lost their opening three games.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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