‘He looks very good’: Granit Xhaka praises 27-year-old Arsenal star ahead of Benfica clash – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has heaped praise on fellow teammate Thomas Partey ahead of the club’s Europa League round of 32 second-leg against Benfica tonight.
The Ghana international joined the north London side from Atletico Madrid under much fanfare last summer but he has yet to establish himself as a regular starter.
Partey has come up with a few standout displays but he has struggled to command regular playing time mainly due to three injuries over the course of the season.
The 27-year-old has travelled with the squad for the return leg of the Europa League tie against Benfica and speaking ahead of the game, Xhaka was full of praise for him.
Partey has been unfortunate with the untimely injuries but Xhaka believes the midfielder has improved the side. He added that the Ghanaian has also brought the best out of him while playing together.
He told Arsenal.com: “It is a shame we have not played a lot together, because he has had two big injuries. But the games we have played together, I think he looks very good, very solid.”
“We are very good together, not only on the pitch but off it as well. He is a lovely guy, he is improving our team because you can see how much experience he has at this level, and this is good for my game as well.”