Marcelinho says he’s completely happy to have Thomas Partey at Villarreal as a consequence of his “soccer capability and his presence as a human” forward of his return to North London tonight.
The previous Arsenal midfielder is assured of a hostile reception when Villarreal open their Champions League marketing campaign at Tottenham having joined the Yellow Submarine in August.
Partey has been charged with 5 counts of rape in opposition to two girls in addition to a cost of sexual assault in opposition to a 3rd girl, stemming from his time at Arsenal, and can seem on the Previous Bailey tomorrow morning. The 32-year-old denies all of the allegations.
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Marcelinho talks up Partey’s presence
The topic dominated Marcelinho’s pre-match press convention however the Villarreal boss insisted he was delighted with the Ghanaian’s involvement with the Liga membership.
“I’m completely satisfied that he’s mentally ready and technically ready to play tomorrow evening,” Marcelino stated. “For positive he might be prepared. We’re very completely happy Thomas is with us for his soccer capability, soccer capability and his presence as a human.
“He is a good participant with quite a lot of expertise. He has performed for lots of high golf equipment. We all know he has an incredible degree.
“I believe he’ll get again to a high degree. I’m very completely happy he’s with us within the crew.”
Marcelinho weary at Partey questioning
Marcelinho gave the impression to be caught off guard by the road of questioning by the English journalists and requested for extra concentrate on the sport.
He added: ”Partey is a good participant with quite a lot of expertise. He has performed for lots of high golf equipment. We all know he has an incredible degree.
“I believe he’ll get again to a high degree. I’m very completely happy he’s with us within the crew.
“We’re deciphering stuff about and speaking a few participant that may very well be completely harmless.
“We’re taking part in a sport of soccer tomorrow the place the vital factor is soccer. That is the place soccer was invented in spite of everything. Do you perceive me? Thanks.
“Thomas is with the group, he’s obtainable and tomorrow if nothing occurs to a participant by way of health, he might be with all of us.
“We’re speaking extra about Thomas than the sport.”
Partey’s arrival at Villarreal was met with a combined response from followers however no severe protests.
He made his debut on August 15, approaching instead in opposition to Oviedo and was met with applause in addition to a couple of whistles.
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