Arsenal’s hope for defeating Paris Saint-Germain this morning mainly depends on the return of Partey in the middle. But, looking back, these are too high ambitions.
Partey made a mistake before both PSG’s goals in the recent match. The 31 -year -old played a discrete performance in Paris. Partey is a good midfielder, but if Arsenal wants to build the team enough to win the Champions League, Partey has proven that he is not the right person.
Last week’s match, when Partey was absent from being suspended, Arsenal lacked sharpness in the middle of the pitch. His absence is thought to be the reason for Arsenal to fail. The yellow card that caused Partey to be suspended was a unwise decision, when he had an unnecessary mistake with Real Madrid’s Dani Ceballos.
Many people have predicted that Partey will have the opportunity to redeem at Parc des Princes, but he has made two disastrous mistakes on the big stage, which must have ended all hope for the contract extension.
Partey was unable to cut the ball before Hakimi scored, a processing phase that made Arsenal fans angry. His mistakes are unacceptable in decisive matches like this. Arsenal may still keep hope until PSG’s second goal is scored, but Partey’s mistake has made hope.
Arsenal has not decided on the contract extension with Partey. Although it is reported that Partey and Jorginho, also about to end the contract, can leave this summer, but according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal has not made an official decision.
With mistakes in this important match, perhaps Andrea Berta, the new Arsenal Technical Director, does not need to consider his decision. Although the loss of Partey will cause financial damage to Arsenal, when he spent £ 45 million by 2020, if he could no longer contribute to the team, it is better to let him leave and save salary costs, showing up to £ 150,000 per week.
Arsenal cannot continue to pay this large salary if they want to build a team that is enough to compete for the Premier League and the Champions League. Partey has served the team well, but winning big titles with him does not seem feasible.
