Thomas Partey: Midfield Tank Engine

[tap-in]

Yeah if you can’t see his quality then I dunno

Definitely had a season to forget admittedly, but he’s a midfielder we can build around for sure.

He may be making sloppy passes on a regular basis but I have no worries about Partey. He's such a good player, he just needs rest, a pre season, and more importantly a better partner than Elneny or Xhaka.

 

[Iceman10]

We had one in Coquelin but the majority of Arsenal fans wanted him out as they didn't consider him good enough on the ball. Now we have Partey who seems to give the ball away more cheaply than even Flamini and Frimpong.

Partey isn't a DM, he's more b2b. This is obvious when Xhaka plays the anchor alongside him. Don't want to go there regarding why some here pigeon hole him as DM.

 

[Maybe]

Partey isn't a DM, he's more b2b. This is obvious when Xhaka plays the anchor alongside him. Don't want to go there regarding why some here pigeon hole him as DM.

It's likely that his role will change as soon as he hit 30. Long term I believe he will play as a DM for us, his sloppy passing could even accelerate that transition

 

[Iceman10]

It's likely that his role will change as soon as he hit 30. Long term I believe he will play as a DM for us, his sloppy passing could even accelerate that transition

We'll see how things go next season, he will be #8 for at least the time being. Part of the issue is injuries, part the players he is playing alongside, and part underperformance so far.

 

[Trilly]

What we're doing with him is like City trying to get Rodri/Fernandinho to play the passes that KDB and Gundogan do on a regular basis.

He's got it in his locker but it's not his game, play him at 6 and we have someone to rival Fabinho as the best DM in the league, play him at 8 and we'll continue to see a mixed bag of performances imo.

 

[BigPoppaPump]

It's likely that his role will change as soon as he hit 30. Long term I believe he will play as a DM for us, his sloppy passing could even accelerate that transition

What we're doing with him is like City trying to get Rodri/Fernandinho to play the passes that KDB and Gundogan do on a regular basis.

He's got it in his locker but it's not his game, play him at 6 and we have someone to rival Fabinho as the best DM in the league, play him at 8 and we'll continue to see a mixed bag of performances imo.

He doesn't have the skillset to be a sitting holding DM, modern holding midfielders are supposed to dictate play from the base getting the ball from defenders and progressing it etc. Partey is better playing as a roaming midfielder winning the ball high up the pitch.

 

[Trilly]

He doesn't have the skillset to be a sitting holding DM, modern holding midfielders are supposed to dictate play from the base getting the ball from defenders and progressing it etc. Partey is better playing as a roaming midfielder winning the ball high up the pitch.

I think you’re talking about a DLP who is also very good defensively.

If you watch Fernandinho, Fabinho and Rodri they rarely spray the ball around and dictate it from deep. They just play a quick short pass into one of the more technically adept midfielders. Those three are all good players so they can break lines but it’s not really what they’re in the team to do on a regular basis.

Fabinho plays quite similar to what you’re described tbh, he sits deep and tends to spray it around more but Fernandinho and especially Rodri do get up the pitch and prefer to play short passes to the number 8s.

 

[amigo]

Atletico won La Liga today. You have to wonder if Thomas regrets coming to Arsenal. (apart from the massive salary uplift of course)

 

[Abhishek Arora]

Atletico won La Liga today. You have to wonder if Thomas regrets coming to Arsenal. (apart from the massive salary uplift of course)

I was thinking the same..he must be kicking himself.Look at the decline..could have been celebrating the title today instead might not even play in Europe next season.Also from Simeone to Arteta is a bigger decline .

 

[BigPoppaPump]

Atletico won La Liga today. You have to wonder if Thomas regrets coming to Arsenal. (apart from the massive salary uplift of course)

They probably won LaLiga cos he wasn’t in the midfield passing to opponents or booting the ball out the stadium.

 

[grange]

They probably won LaLiga cos he wasn’t in the midfield passing to opponents or booting the ball out the stadium.

Have to wonder at Partey's mentality and mental capacity at this point. Leaving that Atletico team to come play with these English plumbers and gym teachers.

 

[BigPoppaPump]

Have to wonder at Partey's mentality and mental capacity at this point. Leaving that Atletico team to come play with these English plumbers and gym teachers.

People say this sh*t like Partey hasn’t played like a plumber himself.

 

[grange]

People say this sh*t like Partey hasn’t played like a plumber himself.

He didn't play like that while with Atletico. Which club has the track record of ruining players?

 

[14Henry]

Atletico won La Liga today. You have to wonder if Thomas regrets coming to Arsenal. (apart from the massive salary uplift of course)

The only reason he came was £. People will try to tell you something different but he certainly didn't come for ambition or to win things. He was reportedly on 70k a week at Atletico. They mad a small increased offer but he spoke to Arsenal and demanded 200k a week to join.

Had Arsenal offered 150k a week and Atletico 100k a week he wouldn't be here. Double the money was enough for him to rid him of ambition and go for the money.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

Have to wonder at Partey's mentality and mental capacity at this point. Leaving that Atletico team to come play with these English plumbers and gym teachers.

It's a fair point but Atleti took advantage of Real and Barca in a state rebuild. They'll need to get lucky to win a title again

 

[14Henry]

It's a fair point but Atleti took advantage of Real and Barca in a state rebuild. They'll need to get lucky to win a title again

They didn't win this title by luck. They were 11 points clear at one point. Also if you look at the Atletico squad it isn't great.

But team togetherness and a decent manager can make a big difference. Shame we don't have either.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

They didn't win this title by luck. They were 11 points clear at one point. Also if you look at the Atletico squad it isn't great.

But team togetherness and a decent manager can make a big difference. Shame we don't have either.

Oh, I know all that and they won by two clear points in the end. A lot of their win had to do with Real's sketchy results. Just one more win and Real win. It reminded me of Leicester and when we finished just behind Utd. Sometimes things fall in to place for a well run club.

 

[kofigunner]

Thomas Partey will be recognised as La Liga champion after Atleti win - Balague - MyJoyOnline

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Partey will get a winner’s medal?

 

[Taneruit]

Excellent today.

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

Very good today and finally looks fit. That ability to receive the ball, beat a press/turn and break or pass forward is brilliant. He needs a complimentary partner but we have an all rounder on our hands that I hope our dopey manager doesn't ruin.