Ramsey left out of Wales´ World Cup play-off squad

Aaron Ramsey has been left out of Wales’ squad for their World Cup play-offs later this month.

Wales face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup play-off semi-final on March 26 at Cardiff City Stadium, with the winner taking on either Italy or Northern Ireland for a spot in this summer’s tournament.

If Wales were to win both matches, they would be placed in Group B at the World Cup alongside Switzerland, Qatar, and co-hosts Canada.

Ramsey will not play a part in Craig Bellamy’s squad this month, with the former Arsenal player yet to find a new club since leaving Mexican side Pumas in December.

The 35-year-old has not played a match since last September, while his last Wales appearance came back in September 2024, as he struggled for form and fitness.

Ramsey played a key role for Wales during their run to the semi-finals at Euro 2016, with the midfielder named in the team of the tournament.

However, with Ramsey’s future up in the air, Bellamy believes it was not a tough decision to leave him out of the squad.

“He hasn’t played competitive football in seven months. He’s not at a club,” said Bellamy.

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“It [Ramsey’s future] is not really for me to talk about. It’s a situation I’m sure which will resolve itself.”

Wales were knocked out in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup, picking up just one point in Group B, which featured England, Iran and the United States.

Ramsey started all three matches, completing 81.1% of his passes, though he failed to register any direct goal contributions.