Giovanni van Bronckhorst outlines 'difficult period' for Aaron Ramsey and makes hint at Welshman's game-time

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has promised the Ibrox club’s support they will see more of Aaron Ramsey in the closing stages of the season.

Many Rangers fans were left bemused on Thursday night when the Welsh international midfielder was an unused substitute in Portugal as the Scottish champions lost 1-0 to Braga in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.

Ramsey has played just 322 minutes of football for Rangers since his high profile January deadline day loan move from Juventus, making four starting appearances and three sub outings in the 16 games they have had since his signing.

The 31-year-old has experienced fitness issues and last completed a full 90 minutes at club level in an Italian Cup tie against Spal for Juventus back in January 2021.

Ramsey has remained a regular for his country, however, and last month played the whole match as Wales defeated Austria to set up a World Cup play-off final against Scotland or Ukraine.

“He has had a difficult period,” said van Bronckhorst. “He is playing more games lately for us and also for Wales.

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