As Rangers head into the Old Firm clash with Celtic, the news regarding Aaron Ramsey suggests all systems are go for the Welsh international.
Playing an influential role in getting his nation through their World Cup Playoff with Austria – which Wales won 2-1 – attention quickly turned to the clash with the Czech Republic.
Before the game, the press were having a field day regarding comments from Rob Page and a potential tight Aaron Ramsey hamstring that could rule him out of the Celtic game.
But having been rested for the match, the Welsh manager claimed Aaron Ramsey is fully fit and even asked to be left out to ensure he could make the Old Firm clash this weekend.
And that’s just the thing – surely Aaron Ramsey has got to start for Rangers against Celtic
Aaron Ramsey passed fit for Rangers clash with Celtic
There’s a positivity about the midfielder right now, something exemplified by his latest Instagram post and pictures of the Welshman smiling whilst playing his football.
For us, he forms the offensive element of a midfield trio that also includes Ryan Jack and John Lundstram – three players who can dominate Celtic and secure a vital three points.
But matches such as the upcoming clash with Celtic is also why Rangers signed the midfielder on loan from Juventus in January.
For Aaron Ramsey it might’ve been about proving his fitness, for Rangers it’s about him delivering on the big stage.
In Scotland, they don’t get any bigger than the Old Firm derby and the stage is set for Aaron Ramsey to go an etch his name into Rangers and Scottish footballing folklore.
A top performance and three points go some way to banishing the complaints surrounding his fitness upon joining, a Man of the Match display and a goal has fans singing his name.
They say that Rangers v Celtic is a game that makes heroes – and history has proven this consistently – with everything set for Aaron Ramsey to be the latest player to leave their mark on this fixture.
Meanwhile, contrary to reports, Rangers are still well in the hunt to secure the signing of a young goalscoring phenom.
