Mikel Arteta has confirmed Thomas Partey will be available for Arsenal‘s crucial Europa League second leg against Benfica if he ‘feels good’ after a final training session on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old was spotted in training on Tuesday at London Colney after recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in the defeat at Aston Villa at the beginning of the month.
It was the Ghana international’s third significant injury since joining the Gunners from Atletico Madrid in the summer in a £45million deal, having been out with two separate thigh issues between November and January.
But speaking at his press conference ahead of the second leg in Athens, Arteta confirmed Partey will be available for selection as long as there are no more complications.
‘Thomas is very close [to returning],’ Arteta said.
‘He’s got a final test today in training today. If he’s feeling good he will be available to play the match.’
Arsenal failed to capitalise on the opportunities they created and had to settle for a 1-1 draw in their ‘away’ leg of the tie against Benfica, with Bukayo Saka cancelling out Pizzi’s penalty in Rome.
Partey has endured a frustrating, injury-hit start to his Arsenal career following his move to the Premier League.
Credit: dailymail.co.uk
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