Revealed: Why Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shouted Ghana star Thomas Partey in Liverpool’s defeat
Ghana international Thomas Partey was involved in a preseason friendly game between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday.The Black Stars midfielder was handed a starting role when his outfit suffered a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool as preparation for the new season continues.Partey struggled in the first half and led to Arsenal conceding two goals as they succumbed to a defeat.The former Atletico Madrid midfielder seemed to have irk his manager Mikel Arteta with his passing.However, the Spanish trainer, who was not so happy with the performance of the Ghanaian international shouted at him and demanded more to gain control in the middle.Meanwhile, Partey, who faces an uncertain future at the Emirates Stadium this summer improved in the second half for the Gunners.He was replaced in the 78th minute mark by Italian midfielder Jorginho.Egypt international Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for Liverpool after just 13 minutes into the game before Fabio Carvalho fired home the second goal in the 34th minute.Five minutes to full time, Germany international Kai Havertz pulled one back for the Gunners in the thrilling clash. And with no additional goal, Arsenal succumbed to defeat.Arsenal...
Ghana international Thomas Partey was involved in a preseason friendly game between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday.
The Black Stars midfielder was handed a starting role when his outfit suffered a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool as preparation for the new season continues.
Partey struggled in the first half and led to Arsenal conceding two goals as they succumbed to a defeat.
The former Atletico Madrid midfielder seemed to have irk his manager Mikel Arteta with his passing.
However, the Spanish trainer, who was not so happy with the performance of the Ghanaian international shouted at him and demanded more to gain control in the middle.
Meanwhile, Partey, who faces an uncertain future at the Emirates Stadium this summer improved in the second half for the Gunners.
He was replaced in the 78th minute mark by Italian midfielder Jorginho.
Egypt international Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for Liverpool after just 13 minutes into the game before Fabio Carvalho fired home the second goal in the 34th minute.
Five minutes to full time, Germany international Kai Havertz pulled one back for the Gunners in the thrilling clash. And with no additional goal, Arsenal succumbed to defeat.
Arsenal brings to an intensive preseason training tour in the USA. They return to England to finalize preparation for the soon to start Premier League season.