Arsenal make Thomas Partey injury call to finally join Man City and Liverpool’s title tactic

Arsenal make Thomas Partey injury call to finally join Man City and Liverpool’s title tactic

Thomas Partey is due to remain with Arsenal and not join Ghana for the international break in a boost to the Gunners’ title plans

Thomas Partey set to stay behind with Arsenal during the international break.

Thomas Partey set to stay behind with Arsenal during the international break. (Image: Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images)

Thomas Partey is due to stay with Arsenal following a decision taken collectively to not join up with the Ghanaian national side. The 30-year-old will work on his fitness at the Sobha Realty Training Centre instead of playing for his country against Nigeria and Uganda.

The decision for Partey to stay and not join up with his international teammates is a decision that should come as a welcome move by supporters. The Ghanaian senior national team posted that Partey had, “Asked to be excused from the game to gain full fitness following recent injuries.”

Having seen both title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City make calls with some of their own stars ahead of the break, protecting players from the tests of the international scene is greatly preferred.

Man City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has not joined up with the Belgian national side after missing the FA Cup clash with Newcastle United. He was substituted during the 1-1 draw with Liverpool and was shown to be frustrated with his manager’s call.

Pep Guardiola said after the game: “I’m happy to see that. I like it if he’s upset, it’s good. He’s happy now.

“I knew what we were missing, we missed keeping the ball. After (he went off) we did it better. But, listen, Kevin… what can I say for Kevin… we need him and he is important.”

It seems the minor issue was picked up in the days after the game and so missed the cup win. Liverpool meanwhile could see three players potentially pulled out after Jurgen Klopp revealed issues after their clash with Manchester United in the FA Cup.

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“Now the boys go on international duty, we hope they come back healthy,” said Klopp. “Lucho [Diaz] felt his groin, Darwin hamstring. Cody twisted his ankle. They play again in four or five days, it’s crazy.

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