Thomas Partey Nears Return as Arsenal Midfielder Resumes First-Team Training. Thomas Partey, an Arsenal midfielder, is on the approach of making his comeback after returning to first-team training. Partey has been out of action since late October after injuring his thigh during a shooting drill at practice.

The 30-year-old underwent surgery to treat the condition in early November and then withdrew from Ghana’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, which took place this month. Partey’s recovery has gone well, and he is now training with the first team.

Given the type of his ιnjury and the length of his absence, Arsenal will be cautious about his return, ensuring that he is fully healthy before returning him to competitive action. Nevertheless, Partey could be included in Arsenal’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Arsenal’s Declan Rice, who felt tightness in his hamstring during the team’s 5-0 win over Crystal Palace, is optimistic about his fitness for the same game. The club’s medical staff will assess Rice’s condition this week, but there is hope that he will be ready to face Forest.

Rice has been in great form since his £105 million summer signing from West Ham, missing only 73 minutes of Premier League action this season.

With a free week due to their FA Cup elimination, Arsenal’s team will resume their usual training routine at their London Colney base in preparation for the Forest game. The players took a brief break at the beginning of the week, but have since resumed training in preparation for the forthcoming match.