Fabregas: My departure has allowed Wilshere, Ramsey to blossom

Jack Wilshere (L), Cesc Fabregas

Barcelona’s Cesc Fabregas has hailed the performances of Arsenal duo Aaron Ramsey andJack Wilshere and admits that his departure may have allowed them to blossom.

The Spaniard left the Gunners to join Barcelona in 2011 after a protracted transfer saga but Ramsey and Wilshere have since filled the void left behind.

Fabregas believes that the duo seized their opportunity provided to them and says Arsenal are reaping the benefits this season, with both players in fine form so far.

“I watch the way Ramsey is playing now, how he looks so liberated, and I think maybe I blocked his way,” Fabregas told the Guardian. “Maybe I was an obstacle. Sometimes you need someone to leave for you to step forward and say: ‘I’m here.’

“I’m saying that about Ramsey just as an example, I could say the same for Jack [Wilshere]. It’s the concept I’m talking about, the idea of stepping up. That mental unblocking is so important. Both of them have a brilliant future.

“[They can be] as good as they want. They have quality on the ball and they have the physical attributes. Ramsey’s stamina is spectacular. Wilshere is a bit different to the typical English player: he’s more of a short passer.

“Ramsey is one of those that you look at and think: ‘He doesn’t stand out in any specific quality, but he does everything, everything, well.’

“His touch is good, his movement’s good, now he’s scoring goals too, providing assists. He’s a kid who as a team player is a beast. Above all, he now has the confidence, responsibility.”

Ramsey and Wilshere have been at the heart of Arsenal’s excellent early season form which sees them lead at the top by two points, with the former contributing five goals and three assists so far.

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