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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confident Aaron Ramsey will make a great Wales captain
The Frenchman urges people to be patient with the youngster and admits he is looking forward to seeing him partner Jack Wilshere in midfield for the Gunners
14 Jan 2012 15:44:00
By John Stammers
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has declared that Aaron Ramsey is improving all the time and will become a great captain for Wales, ahead of the Gunners' Premier League game against Swansea on Sunday.
The sale of Cesc Fabregas in the summer combined with Jack Wilshere's fitness problems this season have seen the 21-year-old grab his opportunity and fill a gap in midfield, after his own injury nightmare in February 2010.
Wenger revealed that he always had confidence in the Cardiff trainee and insisted that a fit again Ramsey is continuing to improve.
He told reporters: "I brought him in because of his quality.
"People forget about Ramsey is that this is his first full season really.
"For me, he is growing month to month and people are a bit impatient with him. I am very happy with what he is delivering - and if [Jack] Wilshere comes back [soon] they can play together."
The Welsh captain has been outspoken in his views over the future of the national team following the tragic death of manager Gary Speed and Wenger has also been impressed with Ramsey's maturity in taking on responsibility within the side.
"Aaron has personality," the Arsenal boss added.
"He is a bit young [to be a captain], because it is a massive responsibility for a player that age with the little experience he has.
"However, he can take pressure so he will grow very quickly in this role and he will be a great captain for Wales."
The Gunners travel to Liberty Stadium looking to secure three points and get their push for a top four finish back on track after a rather disappointing festive season, which saw them lose to Fulham and draw with Wolves.
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The sale of Cesc Fabregas in the summer combined with Jack Wilshere's fitness problems this season have seen the 21-year-old grab his opportunity and fill a gap in midfield, after his own injury nightmare in February 2010.
Wenger revealed that he always had confidence in the Cardiff trainee and insisted that a fit again Ramsey is continuing to improve.
He told reporters: "I brought him in because of his quality.
"People forget about Ramsey is that this is his first full season really.
"For me, he is growing month to month and people are a bit impatient with him. I am very happy with what he is delivering - and if [Jack] Wilshere comes back [soon] they can play together."
The Welsh captain has been outspoken in his views over the future of the national team following the tragic death of manager Gary Speed and Wenger has also been impressed with Ramsey's maturity in taking on responsibility within the side.
"Aaron has personality," the Arsenal boss added.
"He is a bit young [to be a captain], because it is a massive responsibility for a player that age with the little experience he has.
"However, he can take pressure so he will grow very quickly in this role and he will be a great captain for Wales."
The Gunners travel to Liberty Stadium looking to secure three points and get their push for a top four finish back on track after a rather disappointing festive season, which saw them lose to Fulham and draw with Wolves.
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