Wenger explains reason for Ramsey loan decision

Manager Arsène Wenger has explained his decision to send midfielder Aaron Ramsey out on-loan to Nottingham Forest.

The Frenchman had previously stated that he had no intention of sending the Welshman to another club to gain match fitness, but surprisingly reversed his decision last month.

Ramsey has recovered from a double fracture suffered in a reckless tackle by Stoke City's Ryan Shawcross, and is now vying to regain his match fitness.

The 19-year-old returned in the Reserves last week and was expected to continue his progress there.

Wenger admitted the deal was rushed due to Football League deadlines and added that the player made the final decision.

Wenger said: "Aaron is fit but not competitively match-fit.

"I left him the choice to go where he wanted. There are seven games before January when he comes back and I thought that is the best way.

"I decided to give him a run in the Championship and if he manages to play four or five out of the seven he will be fit to play for us.

"We were a bit pushed by the deadline. To do it before Christmas we had to do it last week so I rushed a bit my decision but it was the only opportunity."

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