Luis Diaz struggled against Partey - Darren Bent
Diaz of Liverpool takes on Thomas Partey of Arsenal during the Premier League match
Darren Bent, a former Premier League striker, pointed out the challenges Luis Diaz encountered while facing Thomas Partey during Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Read full articlePartey, who played as a right-back, demonstrated strong defensive capabilities, effectively countering Liverpool's offensive threats.
On talkSPORT, Bent praised Partey’s performance, especially in his duel with Diaz, which resulted in the winger being substituted by coach Arne Slot.
He remarked, “Thomas Partey played like traditional fullbacks; when the first challenge came, they went wide. He did that on Luis Diaz, and it’s almost like he went down.” Bent noted that Liverpool adjusted their strategy to play long balls due to Partey’s positioning and tactical insight.
He concluded, “But I think it worked, and that’s why they took Diaz off. After a while, he just couldn’t get the better of Partey, and that was one area where I thought he was outstanding and exceptional.”
Arsenal will face a challenging match against Newcastle United on Saturday at St. James’ Park, with Partey aiming to keep his spot in the starting lineup after such a strong performance against Liverpool.
