Thomas Partey remains one of the key players in the Arsenal team. His performance against Tottenham in the North London Derby further highlighted just how important the Ghanaian will be for the Gunners’ hopes and goals for the season.
Yet Arsenal have been frustrated by the lack of availability since they signed Partey in 2020. In fact, he has been available for less than 60% of matches since his arrival. A persistent thigh problem has reoccurred multiple times keeping him out.
He missed the 3-1 defeat at Manchester United in which Sambi Lokonga, his replacement, was at fault for two of the goals, ultimately costing the Gunners what would have been a statement win and their only dropped points of the season.
