Revealed: How Thomas Partey handed Arsenal major injury boost ahead of Leeds clash

Arsenal were left sweating over the fitness of Thomas Partey after he returned early from international duty.

The midfielder returned to north London with a minor issue.

However, Mikel Arteta looks set to be handed good news regarding Partey’s fitness…

Partey returns to training

Arsenal’s Thomas Partey leaves the field of play after being sent off during the Carabao Cup semi final second leg match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Thursday January 20, 2022. 2HGF874 Arsenal’s Thomas Partey leaves the field of play after being sent off during the Carabao Cup semi final second leg match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Thursday January 20, 2022. (Alamy Stock Photo)

Thomas Partey is optimistic that he will be fit to face Leeds on Saturday, according to the Evening Standard.

Meanwhile, the midfielder was spotted in training with his teammates on Thursday afternoon.

Ghana manager Chris Hughton sent him back to Colney after revealing that he had been struggling with a minor issue.

Meanwhile, William Saliba is a doubt for the match and is being assessed.

The 22-year-old is continuing to struggle with a back injury.

🚨 Thomas Partey is in training with Arsenal this morning pic.twitter.com/7bnjtxqFFF

— Football Daily (@footballdaily) March 30, 2023

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