EPL: Zinchenko names best defensive midfielder in Premier League

Arsenal defender, Oleksandr Zinchenko has named Thomas Partey as the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League.

He said the Ghanaian is the most underrated player in the top flight of English football.

Partey was key as Arsenal attempted to win the Premier League title last season.

Surprisingly, Arteta has opted to play the Ghana international at right-back this season, following the arrival of Declan Rice in the summer.

Zinchenko rates his Arsenal teammate above the likes of Casemiro of Manchester United and Rodri of Manchester City.

Zinchenko was speaking with former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand on Vibe With Five when he was asked who he thinks is the most underrated player in the league.

“Underrated… I think Thomas Partey,” he said.

“Listen, I don’t want to say something bad, he [Casemiro] absolutely a world-class player as well, five Champions Leagues. But for me, if you wanted me to choose one, it would be Partey.

“I had the debate in my head, who is the best holding midfielder I have ever played with. It was between Fernandinho, Rodri and Partey.

“Rio, please come and see him [Partey] in a training session. He has everything.”