Oct 2 (Reuters) - Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will be included in the squad to play at Lens in the Champions League on Tuesday after being sidelined for the past six matches, manager Mikel Arteta said.
The 30-year-old Ghana international has not played since suffering a groin injury in training in early September.
"He’s been progressing really well in the last two weeks, and he managed to train the last two or three days with the team.
Arteta emphasised that Arsenal would not underestimate Lens, even though the Ligue 1 runners-up from last season have had a disappointing start, currently sitting in 15th place.
Arsenal top Group B after a 4-0 home win over PSV Eindhoven on matchday one, while Sevilla and Lens drew 1-1 in Spain.
Persons:
Thomas Partey, Mikel Arteta, He’s, Arteta, he’s, Tommy Lund, Ken Ferris
Organizations:
Arsenal, Lens, Champions League, Ghana, England International, Bournemouth, Premier League, Ligue, PSV Eindhoven, Sevilla, Thomson
Locations:
England, France, British, Spain, Gdansk