Ghana boss provides Thomas Partey fitness update after hooking him at half-time

Thomas Partey was subbed off after 45 minutes in Ghana's friendly against Mexico, raising concerns over his fitness among Arsenal fans.

However, according to Ghana's head coach Chris Hughton, there is nothing to worry about.

"Thomas was always only going to play 45 minutes," Hughton told a press conference.

"He has been out injured for three to four weeks, he came back for Arsenal last midweek, was on the subs bench for one game played 20 minutes for the next game. So we knew he was only going to play 45 minutes."

The plan was presumably designed with Arsenal physiotherapist Simon Murphy who has travelled to Ghana to keep tabs on Partey's fitness.

The Gunner's priority is to get Partey fully fit ahead of the Chelsea clash next weekend.

Arsenal fans fear the worst as Thomas Partey gets subbed vs Mexico