Ghanaian Players abroad Thomas Partey : ‘I like to be both defensive and offensive’

Thomas Partey

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has had an interview with Sky Sports during which he explained where he would like to play on the field ahead of their clash against Manchester United (4:30pm).

Partey joined Arsenal on the transfer deadline day as he left Diego Pablo Simeone and La Liga side Atletico Madrid. So far, he made his debut with the Emirates Stadium outfit and continue to adapt to English football with the gunners.

The 27-year-old said he wants to attack like former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure and defend like ex-Black Stars and Chelsea man Michael Essien.

“I like to be both defensive and offensive. I know whenever I am in the opposite area, I have chances for a goal and I think defensively, I want to be stronger. I want to attack like Yaya Toure and defend like Michael Essien so to have both qualities is good.” Partey said.

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Thomas Partey and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
Thomas Partey and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

“Whenever there is a serious game, or in any game, I like to go with surprises. Most people see me as a defensive midfielder but with my intelligence and how I read the game, if we’re near the end of the game and we’re going to finish with 2-0, that’s when I go for my goal.

“Playing in the midfield, you have to be mentally quick and be intelligent in how you position yourself and get the ball. Mikel [Arteta] is helping me a lot because we always have the ball so you have time to think and position yourself and I think with time, I’ll get used to everything and most things will come after that. I think everybody will know and we’ll see what will happen.” he added.


Aimé ATTI

Aimé ATTI is a bilingual journalist who breathes football and shares his passion on Africa Top Sports

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