World Cup: Man United legend Roy Keane casts doubts over Ghana star Thomas Partey’s leadership qualities

Manchester United legend, Roy Keane believes Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey lacks the ‘leadership skills’ to galvanise Ghana at the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Partey has established himself as one of Arsenal’s key players this season.

The 29-year-old has started 11 of Arsenal’s 14 league matches, helping the Gunners surge to the top of the Premier League with five points ahead of second-position Manchester City

But he was unable to cause an upset for Portugal as Ghana lost 3-2 in their World Cup opener against the European giants on Thursday.

Before the match, Kane questioned Partey’s leadership skills.

“Well, he is having a very good season,” Keane told ITV Sport.

“He has settled down, he had a lot of injury problems when he first went to Arsenal.

“He has got a big role here because there are some inexperienced players around him [in the Blacks Stars squad]. I am still not convinced he’s got those leadership skills, but he’s a very good player, he’ll have a big part to play as he’s got a big responsibility in the middle of the park. He should be confident, and it will be challenge for him to help the players around him.”