Partey recently came into the spotlight after Villarreal head coach Marcelino García Toral criticised him for underwhelming performances, only for it to later be revealed that he was struggling with pubalgia. Pubalgia involves intense, deep, and chronic groin pain, often triggered by quick movements, coughing, or sneezing. Players who suffered a similar fateLamine Yamal (Barcelona)The young star was diagnosed with pubalgia, which heavily affected his performances. Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid)The Argentine was diagnosed with pubalgia in November 2025 and was sidelined for some time due to groin pain. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)Palmer has also suffered from the recurring injury, sidelining him for much of the 2025/2026 season.

Source: GhanaWeb February 02, 2026 15:44 UTC