Thomas Partey and Arsenal physiotherapist Simon Murphy have traveled to Ghana’s training facility in America as the Black Stars get ready for friendlies against Mexico and the USA.
On Thursday, Murphy was seen in training alongside Ghana’s in-house medical staff and Dr. Prince Pambo, the Black Stars’ team doctor.
His presence is believed to be associated with monitoring Thomas Partey, who has recently recovered from a groin injury.
Partey had been sidelined for six weeks between late August and early October, and he made his comeback as a substitute in Arsenal’s 1-0 victory against Manchester City the previous Sunday.
This isn’t the first time that Murphy has accompanied Partey to the Ghana camp for international duty. In March 2022, the Arsenal physiotherapist also joined the midfielder for the World Cup playoffs against Nigeria.
In the upcoming fixtures, Partey will take on the role of captain for Ghana, filling in for Andre Ayew.
The Black Stars will face Mexico at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, October 14, and then take on the USA on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.