Aaron Ramsey Could Reach New Heights At Arsenal With Wales Pressure Lifted

It has been pretty widely established that international break is not Arsenal’s friend. Injuries and interruptions have plagued Arsenal’s seasons in the past when international break struck. But this year seven Gunners managed to score. Aaron Ramsey was one of them. But it was no ordinary goal, it was a goal that kicked off the celebrations surrounding Wales and their new-found glory.

It has been 57 years since Wales last qualified for a major competition. Aaron Ramsey and his Welsh brethren saw that streak to a close as they qualified for the European Championship in 2016.

The Welsh were in full party mode after the match as this massive pressure has been lifted from the Dragon’s shoulders.

That pressure may not have been anywhere more noticeable than on Aaron Ramsey. The former Welsh captain has not been able to replicate the same success that he has found at Arsenal in the past and it is mildly worrisome. A lot of it may come down to his positioning on the pitch, though. Playing on the right wings is a different ball game than playing centrally. He may still have the creative license to drift centrally but that does not mean he is a central midfielder. 

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Some of his lack of bonafide statistics may come down to pressure. You hate to think that the pressure of international competitions could be weighing in on Aaron Ramsey’s club play, but it very well could be the case. After all, the past has shown us how deeply Aaron Ramsey wants to see his Welsh side qualify for a major competition. He may talk about that more than he talks about potential Arsenal titles.

It would also not be crazy to think that now that Wales has qualified and they are in the clear, that we may see a much more loose, free and easy Aaron Ramsey perusing the pitch. Even at right wing. He is going to feel a greater need to make an impact and a greater responsibility to lead Arsenal on wards. Just like he did with Wales.

Again, Aaron Ramsey is not necessarily holding Arsenal back with his lack of goals. He is still contributing massively. We know he can do more, however. We know that he can be a difference maker. The lack of pressure, both from his peripheral positioning and from his Wales success could combine to lead to much easier and open playing.

From there, hopefully Aaron Ramsey can make his way back into the good graces at Arsenal.

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