Thomas Partey will not play for Ghana in their upcoming friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda. The Arsenal star is edging closer to full recovery ahead of the final phase of the campaign.<\/p>\n
Mikel Arteta started Partey in all three opening games of the Premier League season. However, a string of fitness setbacks prevented the Ghanaian midfielder from retaining his place in the squad.<\/p>\n
Read More<\/strong>: Gunners Continue Scouting \u2018Special\u2019 Eredivisie Defender\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Shortly after recovering from a groin issue early in the term, Partey was sidelined with a serious thigh injury that forced him to go under the knife. The 30-year-old was set to make his return in February, but an injury relapse once again delayed his comeback.<\/p>\n Partey was set to play for Ghana in their upcoming friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda. However, the Black Stars did not include him in their 26-man list for the international break.<\/p>\n Read More<\/strong>: Fabrizio Romano Admits \u2018Brilliant\u2019 Gunners Forward Faces \u2018Possible Exit In The Summer\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n In a statement, Ghana revealed<\/a> that Partey \u201casked to be excused from the game to gain full fitness following recent injuries.\u201d<\/p>\n According to Fabrizio Romano<\/a>, the Gunners appreciated the decision as they want their \u201cincredible<\/a>\u201d midfielder to be fully fit for the final two months of the campaign.<\/p>\n Watch<\/strong>: The Domino Effect Ruining Football<\/p>\nAn Injury Boost for Arsenal<\/h3>\n