Arsenal confirmed that Thomas Partey was unable to feature in the 5-2 victory against West Ham on Saturday due to a muscle injury.
Partey, who had been a key player in Arsenal’s recent 5-1 Champions League win over Sporting CP, was expected to start in the match. However, he was not included in the matchday squad after suffering the injury ahead of the West Ham clash.
Despite traveling with the team, Partey was omitted from the bench, and manager Mikel Arteta revealed that the injury had come too soon for him to participate.
Mikel Merino, who had featured as a substitute in the Champions League victory over Sporting, was also absent from the squad for the West Ham game. The Spanish midfielder was ruled out after suffering a knee issue during training.
Arteta provided an update on the pair, explaining that both Partey and Merino were injured after the Friday session, ruling them out of the West Ham fixture.
The manager emphasized that despite these absences, the team’s performance remained strong, with other players stepping in seamlessly.
Despite the injuries to two key players, Arteta expressed confidence in his squad’s ability to cope with the challenges.
The manager praised Jorginho, Jakub, and Alex for their contributions, highlighting the team’s depth and the energy within the squad.
Arteta noted that the players who stepped in performed admirably, ensuring that Arsenal continued to deliver impressive results.
With momentum building, Arteta is focused on preparing the team for their upcoming clash against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.