Arsenal Football Club has announced that Thomas Partey will be out for three rounds due to injury. The Ghanaian midfielder was taken off during the 2-1 win over West Ham United on Saturday and is now expected to miss their next two matches against Liverpool and Manchester City.
Partey, who joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window, has been a key player for the club this season. He has made 15 appearances so far this campaign and has scored one goal. His absence could be a blow for Arsenal, who are currently fourth in the Premier League table.
The Gunners have also confirmed that Sokratis Papastathopoulos will be out for six weeks after suffering an ankle injury in training earlier this week. The Greek defender had started the season well but has struggled with injuries in recent months. The loss of both players could mean that Mikel Arteta may have to make changes to his starting lineup for these upcoming fixtures.
Despite the setback, Arsenal fans can take heart from the fact that they still have plenty of quality players available to them. The likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, and Eddie Nketiah remain in contention for a place in the team. However, it remains to be seen how Arteta will respond to these setbacks and whether he will be able to turn things around in his side's search for form.