Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has been added to the Arsenal squad that will travel to face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on April 16, 2025.
According to renowned sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Black Stars midfielder’s injury condition is yet to be clarified by head coach Mikel Arteta, and it remains to be seen whether he will start the game.
This is a huge relief for the Gunners as they aim to protect their three-goal lead against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu and book a spot in the semifinals.
Partey played an integral role in the midfield for Arsenal, statistically excelling as one of the top two players for the team, preventing Madrid players from dominating the game.
“Thomas Partey, travelling to Madrid with Arsenal squad ahead of Champions League game,” he wrote on X on April 15, 2025.
After scoring a goal in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Brentford in the Premier League on April 12, 2025, Arteta said Partey was substituted due to discomfort that the club is yet to assess.
“He felt something, so we didn’t want to take any risks,” Arteta told reporters after the game.
Read Fabrio Romano’s tweet below:
🔴⚪️✅ Thomas Partey, travelling to Madrid with Arsenal squad ahead of the Champions League game.
Jorginho didn’t train with the squad today. pic.twitter.com/Qm8nInqpTZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 15, 2025
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