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Arsenal Receives Massive Injury News Ahead Of QPR Clash
Posted in Arsenal By Abayomi Aje On March 4, 2015
As Arsene Wenger prepares his team for a match against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road, the team has received two injury boosts. Aaron Ramsey and Francis Coquelin might feature in the match.
Following a clash with Oliver Giroud, Coquelin injured his nose and he left the pitch bleeding. Coquelin impressed many with his improved performances since his return from a loan spell at Charlton Athletic. His performances drew praises from pundits and fans. Arsenal needs his presence as they battle for the top four position in the English Premier League.
Arsenal does not have much cover in the defensive midfield role and his absence would be felt. That is why a report of his return is good for management team of the club and supporters.
Wenger confirmed after the game that Coquelin suffered a broken nose that might require surgery. However, news coming out of Arsenal says he might feature in the match at Loftus road if he gets a nod from the medical staffs.
The DailyMail reports that Coquelin had not been ruled out. However, if Arsene Wenger feels he requires Coquelin, he would wear a protective mask. The mask will prevent him from causing his nose further damage.
Coquelin we all know is a good player but his massive turn around this season has been surprising. He looks like Arsenal's long-term solution to their Central Defensive Midfield problem.
On to other injury news, at the Emirates last month, Aaron Ramsey suffered a Hamstring injury and he has been out ever since then. However, there is some bit of good news coming from the club in regards to the player.
The Welshman returned to full training on last Wednesday which would delight the fans. There is a possibility he would be back in the squad on today and he could also be in first team action.
Arsene Wenger hopes the Welsh international has put his injury woes behind him. Arsene Wenger also hopes that Aaron Ramsey can have a fine campaign to the end of the season as his side battles for an automatic qualification for the Champions League.
Wenger said: "Aaron Ramsey is back in the squad. (We have missed) his energy level, his transitional play from offense to defence and from defence to attack and his box-to-box qualities.
"When you have a repetition of muscular injuries, it can put the handbrake on your body a little bit. To get rid of that is a psychological problem.
"Certainly, you lose a bit of confidence in your body. I don't think he suffers from that looking at him in training."
In the last four to five games, Arsenal's control in midfield has not been top-notch. Ramsey's return to the starting lineup will be interesting to see if the passing game of Arsenal revives.
When Ramsey is fit and plays to his best, his importance to Arsenal is undeniable. He is a perfect partner for Mesut Ozil but due to injuries that have worried both players, it is hard to see their perfect understanding as midfield partners.
Arsenal can hope their midfielder can stay injury free and hope Ramsey gets to his best.
Arsene Wenger believes Ramsey's injuries are behind him? "We think yes," Wenger replied, when he was asked if Arsenal have gotten a solution to Aaron Ramsey's recovering injuries.
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