Arsenal s Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey
The 30-year-old midfielder is expected to spend a long time on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a thigh injury, as reported by The Athletic on Friday.
The sports website, owned by The New York Times, revealed that Arsenal anticipates Partey will be out of action for a period of six to eight weeks.
Partey, who joined Arsenal in October 2020 from Atletico Madrid, has been limited to just four Premier League appearances this season due to a groin injury that kept him out for the entirety of September.
The Ghanaian midfielder is a vital player in Ghana's squad, having scored 12 goals and provided 6 assists in 45 appearances for the Black Stars since making his international debut in 2016.
Despite this setback, Ghana has already secured a place in the 2023 AFCON, which is slated to be held in Cote d'Ivoire in January 2024.
The team is placed in Group B alongside Egypt, Mozambique, and Cape Verde for the AFCON finals.
Ghana's campaign in the AFCON will commence with a match against Cape Verde on January 14, 2024, followed by a clash against Egypt in the second round of group-stage games, four days later.
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