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West Africans have yet to determine the 27-year-old’s fate in relation to his upcoming games against Sudan.
Ghana is refusing to rule out Arsenal midfielder Thomas Teye Partey from their upcoming 2022 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying assignments despite Goal confirming the player is out of games against Sudan.
The midfielder suffered a thigh injury while playing in the Premier League for Arsenal against Aston Villa on Sunday, prompting his substitution at halftime.
Gunners coach Mikel Arteta was unable to rule the 27-year-old from the Ghana games after the final whistle, opting to wait until the player undergoes a medical examination to determine the nature of the injury.
However, Goal has reported that the club has decided to keep the midfielder in London during the international break to monitor his situation, effectively ruling him out of his country’s November Afcon qualifiers.
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“We are awaiting information on Thomas Teye Partey today from Arsenal,” Ghana Football Association (GFA) communications director Henry Asante Twum told Nhyira FM on Tuesday.
“We are waiting to know if he will be available to the Black Stars before the doubleheader against Sudan in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
“Whether the game comes or is lost, I don’t think it will affect us too much. I also don’t think the exemption of some players will affect the results, but I think it will be an opportunity for new players to test their capabilities.
Ghana host Sudan in a Group C third-week showdown in Cape Coast on Thursday, five days before traveling for the reverse match.
“We have to scan it tomorrow or the day after tomorrow and see what he felt right away. Let’s wait and see what the extent of the injury is,” Arteta said after his team’s 3-0 loss at home on Sunday.
When asked if Partey had a chance to join Ghana during the next international break, Arteta replied: “I don’t know. Like I said, the doctor will have to take a look at it and probably scan it. Then we will decide what to do with it. “
Goal had since been informed that it was decided that Partey will remain at Arsenal due to the injury and will continue to receive treatment to ensure that he is back in shape as soon as possible.
The Ghana deputy captain joined Arsenal on a long-term contract worth € 50 million from Atlético Madrid in September. He has made five league appearances in all competitions thus far for The Gunners.
