Black Stars and Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey has been named on the bench as his side face Liverpool in the semi finals of the Carabao Cup two days after Ghana's exit from the Cup of Nations.

Thomas Partey is among several key stars of the Ghana team who failed to shine with many accusing him of saving his legs for his English club.

Ghana crushed out of the tournament after losing to lowly ranked Comoros Island 3-2 on Tuesday when many expected the Black Stars to win to qualify.

The Black Stars lost their opening game to Morocco by 1-0 before drawing 1-1 with Gabon and losing 3-2 to the 132nd ranked Comoros Island as captain Andre Ayew was sent off in the 25th minute.

Arsenal drew goalless against Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi final first leg with Granit Xhaka sent off in that game.

Chelsea is already in the final awaiting the winner of the game between Arsenal and Liverpool this evening.

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