Arsenal's Partey faces weeks out with injury
Arsenal have confirmed that Thomas Partey has suffered muscle damage to his right thigh and could be several weeks on the sidelines.
The Ghana international sustained this injury during the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Monday night.
"Our No. 5 was substituted during Monday night's game against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park after aggravating his right thigh, Thomas has since received further assessments, and a subsequent scan has shown muscle damage to his right thigh,"
a statement from the club read.
"We will continue to assess Thomas in the coming weeks, during which time he will also receive further specialist consultations. Everyone will be working hard to get Thomas back on the pitch as soon as possible."
, who is already set to miss
Kieran Tierneyfor the rest of the season, will be without
Parteyfor several weeks.
Arsenal could be without Partey against Brighton, Southampton, Chelsea and, Manchester United in April. Partey sustained a similar injury last December which kept him out of action for 36 days.
The Gunners are back in action on Saturday when they take on Brighton.
After 3-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on Monday, Arteta’s side currently is level on points with Tottenham, who have the advantage in the race for the last Champions League spot on goal difference, but Arsenal have a game in hand over their north London rivals.
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