Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered an update on Thomas Partey’s fitness ahead of the Carabao Cup clash with West Ham United at the London Stadium.
Unfortunately, the update isn’t promising for the Ghanaian international, who has been dealing with a series of injuries recently.
Partey has only been able to play for 15 minutes in the Gunners last 11 matches due to a groin issue and a separate muscular problem he picked up during training before a recent trip to Spain.
Arteta revealed his concerns, stating, “I think he will be out for weeks. I don’t know how long, but he’s got another appointment today, and we will know more after that.”
Arteta emphasized the importance of Partey to the team, highlighting the positive impact he has when fit and available. The club has taken measures to provide more protection and support for him due to his history of injuries.
“It is a big concern because when Thomas is fit and available and he’s been part of the team, we’ve seen the results and the impact that he had. This season we have more protection especially for that reason because we know in the last two seasons what has happened and the result it had on the team. We had to address that and now it has happened”
The manager expressed sympathy for Partey, acknowledging the player’s dedication and effort to stay on the field.
“It can happen in football and I’m so sorry for him because I think he is doing every single thing he can do right to be there. He was gutted and we are for him, but he needs to lift himself up again with our support and go again because he’s a player that is critical for us.”
