Black Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey in action for Arsenal
Arsenal and Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey is set to miss the opening game of 2021/22 Premier League against newly-promoted Brentford on Friday, August 13 due to the ankle injury he sustained against Chelsea on Sunday.
The 28-year-old got injured during their 2-1 pre-season friendly defeat at Emirates Stadium.
Partey, who joined Arsenal last October from Atletico Madrid, appeared to suffer an ankle injury following a tackle by Morocco and Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech and was withdrawn five minutes before half-time.
The early results from Monday’s scan are mixed, with the Ghanaian now expected to be out for a few weeks, according to sources close to the player.
He made 33 appearances across all competitions and provided three assists in the process last season.
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta looks to improve on last season’s eighth-placed finish.