Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will not participate in the Africa Cup of Nations next month after Ghana opted against selecting him for the tournament, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. The versatile player has been injured for weeks and will remain in North London to continue his recovery. The news will come as a huge boost for Arsenal as they can have Partey available in the coming weeks.
AFCON 2024 will be held between January 13 and February 11, and Partey would have been available for up to four and five games if Ghana had selected him. The former Atletico Madrid star has battled with injuries in recent months, which has dealt a huge blow on the Gunners given his versatility, experience and quality.