Ghana’s Partey set for spell on sidelines with muscle damage

Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is set to be out of action due to sustaining a thigh injury, the club confirmed on Thursday evening.

Partey got injured in Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday. He was substituted in the second half with coach Mikel Arteta saying the Ghana international had a problem in the same area as a previous injury.

“Thomas has since received further assessments, and a subsequent scan has shown muscle damage to his right thigh,” said Arsenal.

“We will continue to assess Thomas in the coming weeks, during which time he will also receive further specialist consultations.

“Everyone will be working hard to get Thomas back on the pitch as soon as possible.”

The injury is a significant blow to the north London club as Partey has been an instrumental part of the team this campaign.

The Gunners are in fifth place on the Premier League table with 54 points and a game in hand, behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur on goal difference.

They will next take on Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.