Roy Keane said on Sky Sports Premier League (5:14pm, January 30, 2021) that Thomas Partey will be a big player for Arsenal.
The Manchester United legend, who now works as a pundit for Sky Sports, has been impressed by what he has seen of Partey, so far and has backed him to be a success at Arsenal.
Keane said on Sky Sports Premier League (5:14pm, January 30, 2021): “He is outstanding, but he came in late in the season, I think it was the last day, transfer deadline day. He never got quite up to speed, so it wasn’t a surprise that he got injured.
“He is going to be a big player for Arsenal over the next few years. His track record, he’s used to playing in big games, we know the important role in the middle of the park for Arsenal, they’ve lacked the physical presence.
“I’ve got no doubt that if he stays fit and obviously gets up to speed – which we will probably see more of next season – then he will be a big player for Arsenal.”
Big player for Arsenal
Partey joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid on summer transfer deadline day and did not have a pre-season with the Gunners.
There have been injury problems, and the Arsenal fans have yet to see the best of the Ghana international defensive midfielder.
However, when the 27-year-old has played, he has looked good and has performed well.
The Ghana international needs a run of games to get back to his best, and he could do so in the coming weeks.
Partey imposes himself in the middle of the park, makes timely tackles and challenges, and also drives the team forward.
According to WhoScored, the former Atletico star has made seven starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League for Arsenal so far this season, providing one assist in the process.
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