Mikel Arteta has revealed that Thomas Partey was ‘a bit short’ of where they wanted him to be to return for Arsenal yesterday.
The Ghanaian was expected to make his return to action yesterday after succumbing to a thigh injury last month against Tottenham, but he wasn’t named in the midfielder was eventually left out of the playing squad.
The manager now insists that after assessing him that he was ‘a bit short’ of where they wanted him to be for him to play, but is hopeful that will change by Thursday.
Mikel Arteta admits Thomas Partey was a 'bit short' of where he wanted him to be, but hints at a return for Arsenal come Thursday 🔜🔜🔜 pic.twitter.com/jNFaEQwReN
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Patrick
Thomas is wellcome back to action
With Partey back, Xhaka playing very well and SmithRowe stepping up. This is our best 1st team trio in the middle until the end of the season.
Behind with Leno in form, Gabriel back, Holding/Mari solid with Luiz providing support & Teirney bossing it at LB that makes me optimistic.
On up to the top we have Saka who is our star, Laca who is playing his best football in the no9 role combining and integrating with these young boys & possibly Auba getting back in on the act with Martinelli maybe out for a few weeks. Not bad atm and still alot of players not mentioned here who need sold, let go or replaced.