Thomas Partey is ready to return to the Arsenal squad after a four-month absence once they go to backside aspect Sheffield United on Monday, supervisor Mikel Arteta stated.
The Ghana worldwide has had a number of damage issues this season and hasn’t performed since October, with simply 4 Premier League appearances this marketing campaign.
“Thomas has a session earlier than the final sport and now he’s executed two consecutive periods and he ought to be a part of the squad,” Arteta instructed reporters on Thursday.
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu, each out with calf points, are near restoration however not sure for Monday, Arteta stated.
“It’s doable however we’ll have to attend and see, particularly the final two periods on Saturday and Sunday,” he added.
Ahead Gabriel Jesus, who was on the bench throughout Saturday’s 4-1 win over Newcastle United after a knee damage earlier this month, wants extra time earlier than he can play a full sport, the supervisor stated.
“Gabriel is match sufficient. How lengthy he’ll final, that’s very completely different. We didn’t wish to take any dangers,” Arteta stated in regards to the Brazil worldwide.
Arteta stated Sheffield United are a well-coached aspect who’re tough to beat.
“It will likely be a troublesome match… when you’re (within the relegation zone) you actually wish to get out of it as fast as doable,” he stated.
“We now have rather a lot to play for as effectively and it is a large sport for us.”
Arsenal are third with 58 factors after 26 matches, two factors behind leaders Liverpool. United, with 13 factors, are 11 factors off the protection zone.