Black Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey watched from the sidelines as Arsenal succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to RC Lens in the UEFA Champions League.
Thomas Partey reported to training on the morning of Monday, October 2, 2023, but couldn’t pass the fitness test to make the trip to France.
Arsenal defeated PSV 4-0 but couldn’t keep the winning momentum in France as a resilient Lens side took the maximum three points.
The victory was the first for RC Lens in the UEFA Champions League in the 2023/2024 season in 21 years.
RC Lens’ comeback back victory at the Stade Bollaert- Delelis in Lens marks a historical day in the history of the club.
Black Stars midfielder, Abdul Salis Samed played the entire duration of the game to help his side cruise to a 2-1 victory.
Gabriel Jesus gave Arsenal the lead in the 14th minute but Adrien Thomasson restored the game to parity in the 25th minute for the first half to end 1-1.
The second half saw many chances but it was RC Lens who took their chances after Elye Wahi scored to win the game for the host in the 69th minute.
The other Group B game between PSV ended in a 2-2 draw.
