http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund
It has been reported that Arsenal midfielder and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wales-c3041 captain, Aaron Ramsey is now going to be missing in action, when Arsenal take to the field to face Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League.
The midfielder had gained a spot in the team’s starting eleven following the departure of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 of playing for the team.
In fact, most of the Gunners squad member and the manager feel that the youngster has become one of the most influential players at the club and as a result, his absence would greatly affect the team’s performance.
The player went on to suffer an ankle injury and with the injury currently being evaluated to be a nothing more than a short term set back, the player is not going to be able to make the Gunners opening group game in the Champions League.
When talking about Ramsey, Wenger is quoted to have said:"I think Aaron Ramsey has been very influential in our team since the start of the season, but it is a good opportunity to show that we have now a big squad, and that we can cope with it"
The Gunners manager then went on to admit that with three midfielders out of action, the team might suffer a little bit, but he is more than hopeful over the fact that the Gunners have the capabilities to prove their worth and come out on top in the game.
"We have of course three midfielders out with Diaby, Wilshere and Ramsey and it's many but we still have hopefully a strong midfield tomorrow."
It is now strongly believed that the Gunners will be starting the Champions League game with a three man midfield. Those three players are more than likely to be http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mikel-Arteta-c25715.
With those three taking to the field, it is safe to say that the Gunners are going to be playing a rather defensive game, considering most of their creative midfielders are now out due to injuries. However, this might also be a good opportunity for Wenger
to utilize http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Yossi-Benayoun-c37520. The Israeli is believed to only be a super sub at the club, but with the team in desperate need of some help in the midfield it might not be shocking to see Benayoun given a rare start for the Gunners.
Nonetheless, Wenger’s prime concern is going to be over how long Ramsey is going to be missing in action for, considering Wilshere suffered nearly the same fate in the pre season.
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