Mikel Arteta has been handed a devastating blow in the title fight by the revelation that his crucial midfielder will be sidelined for a few weeks.
Thomas Partey will be out for several weeks, according to Arsenal injury news.
One player’s absence from today’s away game versus Everton was virtually CONFIRMED before to the game. The man in question is Thomas Partey, who had a groin injury in the lead-up to the match against Manchester United before the international break. But until today, the full degree of this harm was unknown.
As a result, Partey won’t be available for certain crucial matches for the Gunners, including the North London derby and visiting Manchester City, the defending champions.
These are games that Arsenal MUST win if they want to win the Premier League, which is undoubtedly Mikel Arteta’s goal this season. For Partey to be ruled out, one of Arteta’s key players, is a MAJOR blow to the Gunners.
In the game against Manchester City that decided the title last year, Partey’s absence was noticeable. If you think back to the onslaught, the Gunners were harassed in midfield since there were rumors that Thomas Partey might miss the match just a few hours before the lineups were announced.
Thankfully, Partey has Declan Rice as a capable backup this year. Since he has previous experience playing in this position for West Ham and England, the England international, who frequently plays a little bit higher forward under Mikel Arteta, may be used as the defensive midfielder with ease.
