)
Thomas Partey has explained the reason for his constant injuries since signing for Arsenal.
Thomas Partey has had a talismanic effect since joining Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2020, but the Gunners have been unable to count on him in crucial moments due to injuries. The Ghanaian has come out to explain the reason for the injuries, and he attributed it to his adaptation to the Premier League.
Partey on his injury problems
Thomas Partey was speaking to Football.London after the thrilling 3-2 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League when he was asked how he felt about missing so many games due to injury.
)
Partey explained that he believes adaptation to the Premier League and his new team is the cause, claiming it is normal after making such a move.
He revealed that he works hard to stay healthy and keep fit to help himself and his teammates achieve their goals as they charge towards Arsenal’s first league title in 19 years.
)
“Well, I think it’s adaption. If you go from a different league, normal things happen," he said.
“I am working on everything, I am trying my best. I am trying to help the team any time I can. When I am ready and fit, I will be ready to help the team.”
Partey's injuries
Thomas Partey has missed a worrying 37 games since Arsenal triggered his release clause in 2020 due to injury, according to TransferMarkt. Compared to his former club, where he spent five seasons, he only missed seven games as a consequence of an injury.
Thomas Partey leads Arsenal in tackles, interceptions, and possessions won in the middle of the park this season, according to Squawka, and his absence has always proved detrimental to their results.
He famously picked up an injury ahead of the February 15 clash against Manchester, which Arsenal lost 3-1.
Related content
)
13:51 - 06.03.2023
PREMIER LEAGUE 7 lessons for Ten Hag to learn from Manchester United's humiliation against Liverpool
Manchester United got decimated 7-0 by Liverpool but it was more about what they got wrong than what their opponents did right.
)
14:56 - 05.03.2023
FOOTBALL Transfer Gossip: Manchester United, Arsenal to battle over Mac Allister
Liverpool are also understood to be in the race to sign the in-demand midfielder.
)
10:23 - 05.03.2023
FOOTBALL Merson to Arsenal: Win next three Premier League games and be champions
The Gunners avoided a loss with a dramatic comeback against Bournemouth.
)
20:18 - 04.03.2023
PREMIER LEAGUE From Eriksen to Long via Billing, these are the 5 fastest goals in EPL history
Ex-Super Eagles invitee Phillip Billings scored the second fastest goal in Premier League history against Arsenal
)
18:06 - 04.03.2023
PREMIER LEAGUE Relentless Gunners march on despite Bournemouth scare
Reiss Nelson scored a 98th minute winner for Arsenal as they came from two goals down to defeat Bournemouth 3-2 and re-establish a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)