Injury Scare for Thomas Partey Ahead of Arsenal’s Crucial Champions League Clash Against Real Madrid
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Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is facing a potential injury setback ahead of Arsenal’s crucial UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid.
The Gunners are set to travel to the Santiago Bernabéu for the decisive fixture on Wednesday, April 16, following their emphatic 3-0 win in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium — a match where Partey played a key role in midfield, shielding the backline and dictating the tempo.
However, Arsenal’s preparations have been thrown into doubt after Partey picked up a knock during their Premier League match against Brentford on Saturday. The 30-year-old was forced off in the game, sparking concerns over his availability for the midweek European showdown.
Speaking after the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided an update on the situation but stopped short of confirming the extent of the injury.
“Thomas Partey felt something so we didn’t want to take any risks,” Arteta revealed. “We don’t know — I haven’t spoken to the doctors yet.”
As anticipation builds for the second-leg tie in Madrid, Arsenal fans — and indeed Ghanaian supporters — will be anxiously awaiting further updates on Partey’s condition.
