Injured Arsenal star Thomas Partey named in Ghana's provisional squad for AFCON 2023
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, who has been sidelined since the previous month due to injury, has been included in Ghana's provisional 55-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Cote d'Ivoire.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had hinted at the possibility of Partey's return before the Premier League's January break, emphasizing the midfielder's importance to both club and country.
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The seasoned midfielder, a linchpin in the Ghanaian team, is undergoing individual training as he recuperates from a recent muscle injury, a setback in a series of physical challenges during his tenure with the London-based club.
While Partey has been on the sidelines, the emergence of Declan Rice has seen him temporarily displaced in Arsenal's midfield. The 30-year-old has been the subject of transfer speculations, with links to clubs like Barcelona, Juventus, and the Saudi League.
With 13 goals in 47 appearances for Ghana, Partey's potential return to the national team is anticipated by fans and experts alike.
Ghana coached by Chris Hughton finds itself in Group B alongside Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique at the 2023 AFCON finals, scheduled to take place in Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11, 2024.
