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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta explains why Thomas Partey missed Everton game
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has explained the decision to drop four of his first team players, including Thomas Partey, for Saturday's game at the Goodison Park against Everton.
Arteta dropped Partey from the starting line up alongside captain Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Marinelli.
Later in the game, Odegaard, Saka and Martinelli were introduced while Partey was unused.
According to the Spanish trainer, the decision was based on precaution following the injury to defender Gabriel Malaghaes against Fulham.
“There were four players that couldn’t start the game after what happened with Fulham, and obviously the injury of Gabi, so that forces you as well to make some changes,” he said during the post-match presser.
“Players deserve to play minutes, so I’m very happy with that. Everybody has to be important, has to feel important. They have so many games coming up right now, and we have to rely on all of them.”
Meanwhile, Partey is expected to start for the Gunners on Tuesday night in the UEFA Champions League against Real Madrid.
Source:Fiilasports/ghanasoccernet
