Chris Hughton defends Thomas Partey’s performances for the Black Stars in comparison to his displays for Arsenal

Chris Hughton defends Thomas Partey's performances for the Black Stars in comparison to his displays for Arsenal

Thomas Partey’s performances for the Black Stars have been defended by Black Stars coach Chris Hughton in comparison to his displays for Arsenal.

Partey has been chastised for failing to live up to his potential for the national team, despite his outstanding performances for Arsenal. Hughton addressed the issue during his first press conference as Black Stars coach on Monday, saying that players’ roles for club and country were distinct but equally important.

“Partey’s roles for both club and country are different from each other but key,” said Hughton. “His role in the team is as a continuity player. He is not the type of player to expect to dribble past multiple players. His role is important to what the team does even if he doesn’t always stand out.”

The coach’s remarks come as Ghana prepares to face Angola in a crucial 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday. The Black Stars will be hoping for a win in order to qualify for next year’s tournament in Ivory Coast.

Partey, who joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020, has been an important player for the London club this season, providing defensive cover while also contributing to attacking moves. The Gunners have benefited greatly, and they now lead the Premier League by eight points.

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