Thomas Partey
VillarrealCM
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Jun 13, 1993 (33)
Right
6'1"
170 lb
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Ruled out of World Cup opener
Partey has been ruled out of Ghana's opening game against Panama after being denied entry to Canada, according to Dan Sheldon of The Athletic.
Analysis: Partey will be absent for Ghana's World Cup opener after his visa application was refused by the Canadian government, a significant blow that deprives the Black Stars of their most experienced midfielder. Elisha Owusu is among the candidates being considered as a possible replacement, while Partey could return for the second game as Ghana plays in the United States.
Back fit for Oviedo clash
Partey (undisclosed) was cleared fit and is available for Thursday's clash against Real Oviedo, according to coach Marcelino Total. "Except for Logan, everyone is fit."
Analysis: Partey had been sidelined with muscle discomfort after a frustrating pattern of muscular issues this season, but his clearance ahead of Thursday's fixture is a welcome development for Villarreal. The midfielder has mainly been operating as a bench option in recent weeks, so his return restores a depth piece rather than shaking up the starting lineup, but having him available gives manager Marcelino more options in the middle of the park heading into the final stretch of the season.
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