Arsenal to buy in January because of Partey’s frequent injuries
He missed the 3-1 defeat at Manchester United in which Sambi Lokonga, his replacement, was at fault for two of the goals
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is set to buy a midfielder in January because of Thomas Partey frequent injuries.
Though 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.
Mikel Arteta and Edu failed to bring in a midfielder in the summer and made the decision early in the window to sign Mohamed Elneny to a new deal. It appeared this was a decision made for the season because, until a serious injury in the 2-1 win over Fulham, the club appeared not to have plans to strengthen the position.
It was only on Deadline Day that Arsenal pushed to sign Douglas Luiz but ultimately failed after three bids were rejected. Despite the frustration that Arsenal chose to renew the Egyptian perhaps instead of making a signing, the decision has been backed by Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale.
