Thomas Partey could play for Villarreal at Tottenham on eve of court hearing

Partey, 32, faces five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The allegations relate to three women, who reported incidents which took place between 2021 and 2022.

Thomas Partey is scheduled to appear at Southwark crown court on Wednesday after Villarreal, kick off their Champions League campaign at Tottenham on Tuesday. Pic: Yui Mok/PA Wire.

Thomas Partey is scheduled to appear at Southwark crown court on Wednesday morning to answer rape charges – after his new club, Villarreal, kick off their Champions League campaign at Tottenham on Tuesday night.

It is an extraordinary situation with Partey, who spent five years at Arsenal before joining Villarreal in August on a free transfer, guaranteed a hot reception at Spurs’ stadium.