Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in the starting lineup for Arsenal’s crucial UEFA Champions League match against AS Monaco tonight.
The versatile midfielder was absent from training on Tuesday due to an injury worry. However, after successfully passing a late fitness test, the Black Stars player has been drafted into the lineup for this high-stakes encounter.
Arsenal Starting XI: Raya; Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Merino, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus.
Substitutes: Neto, Setford, Timber, Tierney, Robinson, Heaven, Monlouis, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling, Havertz.
Monaco Starting XI: Majecki; Vanderson, Salisu, Kehrer, Henrique; Camara, Magassa, Akliouche, Ben Seghir, Golovin, Embolo.
Substitutes: Kohn, Lienard, Teze, Ouattara, Nibombe, Mawissa, Matazo, Michal, Minamino, Ilenhikhena, Tincres.
The match between Arsenal and AS Monaco will kick off at 8 PM tonight at the Emirates Stadium, as both teams battle for a spot in the next round of the Champions League.