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Sports News for Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
2020-11-10
Partey to miss Ghana’s game against Sudan
Former Black Stars right-back John Paintsil has expressed his confidence in coach Charles Akonnor to find a replacement for midfielder Thomas Partey, who will miss Ghana’s game against Sudan due to a thigh injury.
In an exclusive interview with www.ghanaweb.com, Paintsil said that the absence of the influential midfielder is a serious blow to Akonnor and to the team, as Partey is currently a key figure in the team.
He noted that while the news of his absence is disturbing, he is confident Akonnor will find a replacement or devise a strategy that will help the Black Stars beat Sudan on Thursday.
“I think it’s a great blow for all of us and for the team. He has an important player and he has been the driving force behind the team, so missing this game is a great blow. He is going to lose his balance in the team because he has been playing every game and he is a key player for Akonnor ”.
“I think Akonnor will use his experience to change things. That is why he wants to test many players and this is where we will find out who will replace him. I think we will definitely have someone who will replace him and play the same way as Partey. His absence is definitely going to affect the team, but I think we have a coach who is going to change things, ”he told GhanaWeb.
The 27-year-old is likely to miss the qualifying game after injuring himself in Arsenal’s 3-0 loss to Aston Villa on Sunday.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had said that the midfielder will undergo a test today to determine the extent of the injury, but reports from credible sources in England indicate that Partey will not be allowed to travel to Ghana.
Instead, he will stay at Arsenal and undergo treatment.
Akonnor has already taken action by inviting seven new players to the team’s camp.
The seven include Kotoko’s Afriyie Acquah, Majeed Ashimeru, and Christopher Nettey.
The team held its first training session yesterday at Cape Coast Sports Stadium.
Ten players are reportedly training for the match to be played behind closed doors due to covid-19 protocols.
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