Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has delayed joining up with the Ghana squad.

The London Evening Standard says Partey is yet to link up with Ghana for international duty as the groin injury that kept him out of Sunday's win over Watford continues to be monitored.

Partey missed the 1-0 victory over the Hornets after complaining of tightness in his groin, with Ainsley Maitland-Niles starting in his place in midfield.

Before that, Ghana had called Partey up for international duty for World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa this week.

The 28-year-old has not travelled to meet up with the squad yet, though, as both club and country do not want to risk aggravating a possible groin issue.

Partey is unlikely to play in Ghana's match against Ethiopia on Thursday, but he could be used for the game with South Africa on Sunday.