"Ghana midfielder Partey, 32, was charged last month with five counts of rape against two women and a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2021 and 2022 when he was playing for Arsenal. Partey denies the charges with his lawyer Jenny Wiltshire adding he "welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name". He was granted conditional bail and two days later signed for Spanish side Villarreal, who finished fifth in La Liga last season."
""I am totally convinced that he is mentally prepared and technically prepared to play tomorrow," said Marcelino on Monday. "For sure he will be ready. We are very happy Thomas is with us for his football capacity, football ability and his presence as a human." "He is a great player with a lot of experience. He has played for a lot of top clubs. We know he has a great level.""
Thomas Partey faces five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault linked to alleged offences between 2021 and 2022 while he played for Arsenal. Partey denies the charges and his lawyer Jenny Wiltshire said he welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name. He was granted conditional bail and signed for Villarreal two days later. Marcelino said Partey is mentally and technically prepared to play Tottenham, praising his football ability and presence. Partey will appear at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday for a plea hearing the day after Villarreal's Champions League opener. Partey joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020 and has made four appearances for Villarreal this season.
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