Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey has spoken for the first time about the devastating injury he suffered during Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Stoke, thanking fans, team-mates and medical staff for their support and revealing his determination to make a full recovery.
The horrific leg break means Ramsey will now miss the rest of the season.
“I have been overwhelmed by the terrific support I have received from so many people including fans from many different football clubs, he says.
“In particular, I would like to thank the medical team here at Arsenal for their efforts as well as the staff at both hospitals. Glenn Whelan was especially kind and I really appreciated his immediate assistance on the pitch as well as the medical support from Stoke City. I also want to say thanks to Arsenal for helping my family this week.
“I remember what happened clearly and after the tackle went in I saw that my leg was broken and hanging at an angle. I have seen images of the aftermath of the collision again but I don’t want to dwell too much on the challenge as I can’t change what has happened,” says Ramsey
Ramsey goes on to show his determination to get back to his best.
“It is difficult for me to take everything in at the moment. I thought I had been progressing well this season, so of course this is a real setback. It is very hard to take but I am young and have time on my side. I had an operation last weekend and while it will take time for my leg to heal, I am determined and focused on overcoming this injury and hope to be back fitter and stronger than before.”
Ramsey offers a special message to Arsenal fans and fellow players though and says he has been: “blown away by the fantastic messages of support from the Arsenal fans.”
“I am proud to be an Arsenal player and your support has been incredibly touching, says Ramsey.
“Finally, I want to wish my team-mates all the best for the remainder of the season. I know that we are capable of winning a trophy and I will be backing them all the way.”
Ramsey made no mention of Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross who left the pitch in tears after being sent off for the tackle that broke Ramsey’s leg.
Meanwhile Arsene Wenger is standing by his view that the Shawcross tackle was: “unacceptable”.
The Arsenal manager was spitting feathers at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke, after seeing Ramsey suffer his horrific broken leg following a challenge by Ryan Shawcross.
At the time Wenger described the tackle as “unacceptable” and commented that it was no coincidence that Arsenal players Diaby, Eduardo and now Ramsey have all suffered terrible injuries due to forceful challenges in the past four years, re-igniting the controversial suggestion that too often his players receive over physical treatment.
Wenger made clear that his views on the subject remain the same.
“I stand by what I said 100 per cent,” he said.
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