Chris Coleman blasts Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger over Aaron Ramsey injury 'cheap shot'

Aaron Ramsey suffered the injury against Bayern Munich

CHRIS COLEMAN has strongly hit back at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger over claims Wales mis-managed Aaron Ramsey's injury.

 

Wenger was furious after the Welsh midfielder picked up a hamstring injury against Bayern Munich last month, ruling him out for at least a month.
The 24-year-old played the full 90 minutes two days before when Arsenal beat Watford, having scored for Wales against Andorra in their final qualification match for Euro 2016 earlier that week.
"Maybe he was overloaded a little bit with games," Wenger said on Oct 23.
"Ideally, neither he nor Gareth Bale should have played against Andorra.

"It is unfortunate that they did not decide that. I have not spoken to Chris Coleman but I cannot speak to every national manager.
"I could have rested (Ramsey) for Watford but in the end I did not do that. I could not do that against Bayern and unfortunately we were punished.
"I regret not resting him for Watford, but the real game he should have been rested for was Andorra.
"It is a point of friction between clubs and international teams but once they play friendlies or games with nothing riding on it, then it should be down to common sense."

But Coleman has defended his decision to play Ramsey and suggested Wenger should have spoken to him if he had an issue.
"Yeah I was surprised but anyone can call me up. I haven't got a problem," Coleman said.
"If Wenger had a problem then call me. I'll drive to Arsenal's training ground or to his office.
"Our job is hard enough without us chipping at each other, especially with a cheap shot, which is what it was. Don't comment on Gareth Bale, he has nothing to do with Arsenal.
"If he has a problem with my selection of Ramsey then pick up the phone. That's how it works. If I don't get correspondence from the club or a call from the manager, then that is a green light to play him."