Overview

• Partey was named on the bench and introduced late in Villarreal’s Champions League match at Tottenham, drawing loud boos from the home crowd.
• He is due to appear in court on Wednesday morning to answer charges after travelling with Villarreal for the London fixture.
• The 32-year-old faces five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations from three women dating to 2021–2022.
• His bail conditions require police notification before international travel and prohibit contact with the complainants, allowing him to continue playing.
• Villarreal and manager Marcelino have emphasized the presumption of innocence and his availability for selection after the midfielder signed on a free following his Arsenal exit.