On Sunday, Manchester United will play an Arsenal team that will be missing Thomas Partey, a Ghanaian midfield general.
Obviously, who leaves the Emirates tomorrow with the Premier League points will depend on the battle in the middle of the field.
The midfield has been Manchester United’s biggest weakness all season, but against Nottingham Forest last week, it appeared to be recovering.
Erik ten Hag will regret the continued injury to Mason Mount and would have hoped to have Sofyan Amrabat, his new midfield acquisition, available for the match.
But now that a key player for them is gone, Arsenal will be forced to take on one of their biggest rivals.
Thomas Partey was hurt for United’s trip to the Emirates,
Given that the Spanish manager thinks Partey is “fantastic,” Mikel Arteta will now be without one of his most crucial midfielders for a crucial match.
Partey’s injury was revealed in a statement from the Ghanaian national team.
He suffered a groin injury on August 31, 2023, while practicing, it stated. He is currently unavailable because Club Doctors expect him to be out for a few weeks.”.
Arteta will suffer a severe setback as he scrambles to find a replacement for the midfielder.
How will the midfield for United appear?
United’s midfield essentially chooses itself due to injuries or ineligibility for the match.
Rasmus Hojlund should play up front, with Bruno Fernandes playing in his customary number 10 position behind.
Additionally, Casemiro selects himself as the club’s sole available defensive midfielder who is both qualified and healthy.
The starting spot against an Arsenal team without Partey is up for grabs between Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay.
Given that Eriksen does not suit playing deeper or as an eight against teams that will expect possession in this situation, we believe the Scottish international is a better fit to play.
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