Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists the Gunners must remain patient and not rush the Wales captain back into action too soon.
Ramsey’s form in the first half of the campaign was sensational, scoring 13 goals, but has not featured since coming off against West Ham on Boxing Day due to a thigh problem.
Wenger confirmed after Tuesday’s 2-2 home draw against Swansea, a side I’m sure Ramsey would of thrived against given his Cardiff roots,the Wales international had suffered a “little setback” in his rehabilitation.
Ramsey had originally been pencilled in for his Premier League return against Manchester City on Saturday, but his comeback has been put on hold.
Wenger said: “Ramsey is progressing well, but we need to be patient for a few more weeks.”
The Gunners injury list is growing with other key absentees such as record signing Mesut Ozil, also Jack Wiltshere and Nacho Monreal.
Arsenal take on a Manchester City side in relentless form, still pumping from their 3-0 away win at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening.
Wenger said: “We have to restore belief as well as we can and accept our position at the end of the season, but at the moment our focus is to recover from a high disappointment and recover for the next game.” Hardly surprising considering last weekend Arsenal were humiliated 6-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
“It’s a huge game.”
Written by Matthew Birt
