Thomas Partey explains Arsenal injury issues after stunning 3-2 comeback against Bournemouth

After scoring in the dramatic 3-2 win over Bournemouth, football.london spoke to 29-year-old Thomas Partey about the frustration of missing many games.

He admitted that there was one key factor behind the missed fixtures.

Since the arrival of Thomas Partey at Arsenal the midfielder has experienced numerous injury problems which have plagued his Gunners career.

Partey is so often seen as the irreplaceable figure in the team. The control he brought to the game on Saturday was clear and it was the perfect example of how his introduction since 2020 has given Arsenal the individuals who can be the protagonists to galvanise performances.

Having missed just seven games for Atletico Madrid in more than five years in the senior squad, Partey has been unavailable for 39 Arsenal games, more than a full Premier League season, with seven separate issues.

His most recent absence saw him miss the critical clash against Manchester City which Arsenal’s title rivals lost 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium.

There has been frustration behind why suddenly after so few issues in Spain did Partey then have these consistent issues.

“Well, I think it’s adaption. If you go from a different league, normal things happen,” the midfielder said.

“I am working on everything, I am trying my best. I am trying to help the team any time I can. When I am ready and fit, I will be ready to help the team.”

Since the January transfer window the presence of Jorginho has certainly eased the burden and responsibility. The Italian has started the past four games and stood out for his control, progression and game-winning strike against Aston Villa.