In a significant boost for Arsenal, Thomas Partey has resumed full training after being sidelined due to injuries. The Ghanaian midfielder, who underwent thigh surgery in October, is set to make a return after playing only four Premier League games this season. Partey’s availability comes at a crucial time for manager Mikel Arteta, with upcoming fixtures against Nottingham Forest and a key clash with league leaders Liverpool.

The midfielder’s return enhances squad depth, offering Arteta various midfield combinations. Partey’s recovery involved an advanced rehabilitation program, including a warm-weather training camp in Dubai. Despite Declan Rice stepping up in the midfielder’s absence, Partey’s return provides tactical flexibility. With Arsenal’s tactical setup now focused on a back four, Partey is likely to feature alongside Rice and Martin Odegaard.

The midfielder’s return not only strengthens Arsenal’s title aspirations but also eases pressure on Arteta amid financial constraints limiting January signings. While defensive reinforcement Jurrien Timber remains weeks away from returning, Arteta’s squad is approaching full fitness. Despite players like Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mohamed Elneny being away for international competitions, Partey’s comeback adds resilience to Arsenal’s midfield.

Thomas Partey

Thomas Teye Partey

Arsenal

Defender, Midfielder

Ghana

Age: 31

185 cm

77 kg

Season 2023/2024

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Played 14 24 Missed

Minutes 789 56.4 Avg

Goals 0 0.0 Avg

Assist 0 0.0 Avg

Attempt 9 0.6 Avg

Passes 606 43.384.0% AvgSucc

Yellow 3 0.2 Avg

Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 4 times for 251 minutes for Premier League.

Thomas Partey didn’t score any goal for Arsenal. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in Premier League. In the last match Arsenal won 5-0 against Crystal Palace. The next match in Premier League will be against Nottingham Forest.