Arsenal-affiliated journalist Charles Watts has just dropped one of the best pieces of news any Gooner would appreciate ahead of this weekend’s game with Leicester.
Arsenal had to come from behind to defeat Aston Villa 4-2, a scenario Mikel Arteta would prefer not to see against Leicester. Fortunately, Watts has divulged that Thomas Partey may be available for Arsenal’s trip to the King Power Stadium.
I don’t think I need to tell you how good an Arsenal with Partey available is; Arsenal with the Ghanaian star are on another level. “From what I understand, he’s very much working towards trying to be fit for the weekend,” said Watts on his YouTube channel.“But it’s something that’s going to be a much later decision, I think, when it comes to whether Thomas Partey will be fit to face Leicester.
“Arsenal continuing to assess him. Like I said, he’s working hard. He’s aiming to try and be fit for this Leicester game. He doesn’t want to be out long, understandably so – but Arsenal aren’t going to take any risks.”
Anyway, even if Partey does not make the Arsenal squad for the Leicester game, Jorginho can continue filling in as Arsenal’s number 6. Jorginho had a fantastic game against Villa, and if he can build on his performance last weekend,
Arteta may not need to hurry Partey back to fitness. In any case, Zinchenko’s style of play, which sees him drift through the middle, is also helping Arsenal’s midfield become more efficient.
Should Arteta stick with Jorginho until Partey is fully fit?
Sam P
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And another piece of good news is that Gabriel Jesus is one week away from full training
True, but I wouldn’t expect him back & ready to play a full game before Easter.
Lovely 👌
No need for Partey to rush back now that Jorginho is proving himself to be something of a match-winner.
JAX sorry to have to differ but to my logical thinking mind, a mere three games in our shirt by Jorginho- two of them decent and one less so – “PROVES” nothing at all.
OK Jon, let’s change that to ‘No need for Partey to rush back now that Jorgiho has played two decent and one less so games.’😃
Seriously though, it might be better to hold Partey back until certain of his fitness rather than risk him breaking down again.
JAX, I take it as read, whether or not you do, that Arsenals top medical people will not rush any player back who is likely to break down in his first match back. MA will therefore be advised accordingly and than make his decsion which, I at least, will be content with, whichever way he decides.
I do not think he needs OUR help in deciding. Do you!
I’m always there for him. All he needs to do is ask.
We need partey dont really care how good people think Jorginho is But partey is very much above. Dont think we would have struggled as much against villa with partey.