Why Thomas Partey is the best defensive midfielder

Arsenal defender, Oleksandr Zinchenko has named his teammate Thomas Partey as the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League.

According to the Zinchenko, Partey is the most underrated player in the top flight of English football.

Partey played a key role in the Gunners’ attempt to win the Premier League title last season.

However, this season Arteta opted to play the Ghana international at right-back this season, after Declan Rice arrived in the summer.

Zinchenkoe lle speaking with former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand on Vibe With Five said:

“Underrated… I think Thomas Partey.”

“Listen, I don’t want to say something bad, he [Casemiro] absolutely a world-class player as well, five Champions Leagues. But for me, if you wanted me to choose one, it would be Partey.

“I had the debate in my head, who is the best holding midfielder I have ever played with. It was between Fernandinho, Rodri and Partey.

“Rio, please come and see him [Partey] in a training session. He has everything.”