Oleksandr Zinchenko feels Thomas Partey is the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League (Getty)Oleksandr Zinchenko has named Arsenal teammate Thomas Partey as the most underrated player in the Premier League. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy PolicyPartey played a key role at the heart of Arsenal’s midfield last season as Mikel Arteta’s side finished runners-up to Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title. But Zinchenko believes Partey is the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League and rates his Arsenal teammate above both Casemiro and Rodri. When asked who he believes is the most underrated player in the Premier League, Zinchenko told Vibe With Five: ‘Underrated… I think Thomas Partey.’Oleksandr Zinchenko believes Thomas Partey is better than Casemiro (Getty)Asked if he feels Partey is better than Casemiro, Zinchenko replied: ‘Listen, I don’t want to say something bad, he’s absolutely a world-class player as well, Casemiro, five Champions Leagues. I love him like an older brother, but Thomas Partey… I don’t know.’Asked by Rio Ferdinand if he believes Partey is better than Rodri, Zinchenko replied: ‘Rio, please come and see him in a training session.

Source: Metro August 30, 2023 20:38 UTC