Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed the reason for taking off Jorginho after the first half. He has also praised the quality of Oleksandr Zinchenko.
The Gunners boss has also praised Thomas Partey for having a positive impact on the game. Hence, it looks like the Gunners could finally win the Premier League this season.
ARSENAL MIDFIELDER JORGINHO WAS NOT FEELING GREAT BEFORE THE EVERTON GAME
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has said that midfielder Jorginho was not feeling well before the Everton game. Hence, he took him off before the start of the second half. He further said on Jorginho,” The team grew especially with Thomas (Partey) as Jorginho was not feeling good today. However, there is no further explanation on feeling well.
Hence, there is a chance it is the illness or a minor injury. However, the Arsenal took the right decision to substitute him. This is because the Gunners have a very busy schedule in the months of March and April. Hence, they cannot afford to take a chance on any player of the squad. They were also leading 2-0 before the half-time. Hence, the Gunners took the right decision and replaced Jorginho with Thomas Partey.
THOMAS PARTEY PROVIDES A DIFFERENT DYNAMIC TO THE TEAM
Arsenal were leading 2-0 at half time against Everton. However, Jorginho could not continue the game. Hence, he decided to bring on Thomas Partey for the remainder of the game. Thomas Partey also got some much needed game time after his minor muscular injury. The Ghanian midfielder also just showed why he is one of the first names on the team sheet.
Thomas Partey stabilised the Arsenal midfield for the rest of the game. He made sure that Everton did not expose them with counter-attacks. Hence, the Gunners also ended up scoring twice in the second half. Therefore, it is clear that the Premier League leaders look a different team with Thomas Partey. Therefore, there is a chance, he will start the game and Jorginho will go on the bench.
Arsenal will also hope that the issue with Jorginho is not major. This is because Thomas Partey also has the tendency to suffer injury. Hence, Jorginho needs to be ready for any type of opportunity. They already have Mohamed Elneny out for the rest of the season.
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