Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva has praised Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey for his ‘immense presence’ in the team this season.
Partey missed Arsenal’s game against Watford before the international break and missed Ghana’s World Cup Qualifiers this month, but he has been declared fit for the game against Liverpool on Sunday.
According to the Brazilian , the Ghanaian is a key cog in Arsenal’s unbeaten season and believes Partey will solve Mikel Arteta’s problem in midfield.
“This position is very unique, as I have played there,” said Silva to TalkSport as quoted by HITC.
“Partey is a very good player.
“The importance of him in the team is massive because of his presence in the team. Not only because of what he does on the field, but about the way he helps the others around him.
“This is the key for this position. You are there doing things not many players like to do.
“One run after the players to get the ball and then to give it to somebody else because some players want time on the ball. I hope he can stay fit. In the recent past, he struggled a bit with fitness and injuries.”
