Bad news for Arsenal two weeks into the Premier League. In a preseason game against Chelsea, during the first half, Thomas Partey was injured and could not continue. The midfielder 'gunner' had to be replaced in the 40th minute and the diagnosis of his technician, Mikel Arteta is not very hopeful: “I just spoke with the doctor. Tomorrow a scan will be done but at the moment it does not look good because it hurt a lot and he has not been able to continue, something very unusual for Thomas, “he said.
Thomas was a starter in midfield for Arsenal, who lost 1-2 to Chelsea. Xhaka scored for the locals while Kai Havertz and Abraham scored for Tuchel's team. His latest signing made his debut at Arsenal, Ben White, the former Brighton center-back for whom they have paid 50 million euros.
Mikel Arteta's team will open the Premier League season on Friday, August 13. They will do it against Brentford, newly promoted, in the opening game.