Thomas Partey won’t feature in Arsenal’s final game of the season, with the Ghana international set to wait for his return to club football.

Crystal Palace's English midfielder Conor Gallagher (R) tackles Arsenal's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on April 4, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Crystal Palace’s English midfielder Conor Gallagher (R) tackles Arsenal’s Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on April 4, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been out injured since the start of April, and reports earlier this month suggested the best-case scenario was a return to action for the last game of the season against Everton.

But it’s not to be, as Football.London now report that Partey won’t be available for Sunday’s game.

The 28-year-old has been taking part in some individual training sessions, but the medical team don’t want to risk any complications or setbacks by including him this weekend.

Partey made 26 appearances for Arsenal this season, with a few different periods of absence.

The Ghana international missed the start of the campaign with an ankle problem, he spent some time away at AFCON, and he’s been out for eight games so far with his latest injury.

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NORWICH, ENGLAND: Thomas Partey of Arsenal speaks to the press prior to the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

It’s been a mixed bag at best in Partey’s most recent absence. Arsenal have won four and lost four, effectively ending their hopes of Champions League football.

Over the course of the season, Arsenal have lost seven times in the 13 Premier League games Partey hasn’t featured in, whilst they’ve only lost six times in the 24 games he’s played.

The Gunners certainly need him available more consistently next season, and they’ll hope that not risking him against Everton will help him prepare for the next campaign.