Arsenal defensive midfielder Thomas Partey was in action for Ghana yesterday.
Ghana took on Zimbabwe in the 2022 World Cup qualifier and won 3-1.
Partey scored one of the goals, and it was superb.
You can see the goal below.
Partey had an overall good game, but it was not perfect.
Goal Ghana rated Partey’s performance against Zimbabwe 7 out of 10.
The report noted: “Arsenal midfielder Partey provided good control in defensive midfield and neatly linked the back of the team to the attack.
“Left the backline exposed a few times but looked more assuring after Zimbabwe scored. Netted a great goal to send the Black Stars 2-1 up.”
Now, of course, a great goal does look good when you are watching the highlights of a player from a match, but Goal Ghana‘s analysis shows that Partey was not exactly at his best.
Partey is a very good defensive midfielder, but the 28-year-old – who cost Arsenal £45 million in transfer fees in the summer of 2020, as reported by Sky Sports at the time – leaving the back-line exposed a few times shows that he could have done better.
However, 7 out of 10 is good rating, and the fact that Ghana won and Partey scored is certainly very encouraging.
Partey is one of the best players in the Arsenal team and is one of the first names of the teamsheet.
For Arsenal to be successful this season, the 28-year-old will have to be on top form throughout.
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