Sports News of Sunday, 1 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn a match that stretched Villarreal’s winless run to five games with a 2-2 draw against Osasuna on Saturday, January 31, 2026, head coach Marcelino García dropped a revealing and uneasy update about Thomas Partey’s absence from the squad. Marcelino confirmed after kick-off that Partey, the Black Stars midfielder whose signing initially sparked excitement, was missing due to discomfort in his pubic area, a condition the coach said required rest rather than risk aggravation. “We will be without Thomas Partey because he is experiencing discomfort in his pubic area,” Marcelino explained. The injury concern comes amid a turbulent spell for the 32-year-old. Thomas Partey plays through pain amid criticismsThese remarks have reportedly contributed to a strained relationship inside the camp.

Source: GhanaWeb February 01, 2026 13:35 UTC