Arsenal will be without key midfielder Thomas Partey in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal clash against Paris Saint-Germain. Partey is suspended after picking up a yellow card in the second leg of the quarterfinal against Real Madrid, reaching the maximum limit for bookings in the competition.
The Ghanaian international received the caution in the 85th minute of the match, which saw Arsenal secure their place in the semifinals with a strong overall performance.
The first leg between Arsenal and PSG is scheduled to take place on April 29 at the Emirates Stadium in London. Partey’s absence will be a blow to Mikel Arteta’s midfield setup, as the Gunners look to take advantage at home before the return leg in Paris.