Some Arsenal fans on Twitter are delighted that Thomas Partey will not play for Ghana during the upcoming international break.
Ghana have named their squad for their upcoming games, and Arsenal defensive midfielder Partey has been felt out.
According to The London Evening Standard, the decision has been taken to due to travel restrictions related to the global health crisis.
Ghana will play South Africa on March 25. South Africa is a county in the ‘red list’, meaning that anyone returning from there to the UK would have to quarantine for 10 days.
Partey is an important player for Arsenal and has had injury problems this season.
The extra bit of rest could help the 27-year-old, and manager Mikel Arteta would not have to worry about him returning from international duty with injury.
After the international break, the Gunners will face Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League.
It will be a massive game, one which Arsenal will have to win to maintain their chances of finishing in the Premier League top four.
Partey has made 11 starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League and has made two starts and two substitute appearances in the Europa League for the Gunners, according to WhoScored.
Some Arsenal fans are happy that Partey will not leave for Ghana on international duty.
Below are some of the best comments on Twitter:
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