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Matt Maltby

Aaron Ramsey's emotional message to Arsenal team-mates ahead of Europa League final

Aaron Ramsey has rallied the Arsenal troops ahead of their Europa League final with Premier League rivals Chelsea on Wednesday night.

The Gunners take on their London counterparts in Baku and know victory will secure Champions League football for next season.

Ramsey will play no part, having picked up a season-ending injury in the quarter-final tie against Italian giants Napoli.

That came as a huge blow for the midfielder, who has been denied a farewell match ahead of his summer switch to Juventus .

Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey salutes the Arsenal fans (PA Wire)

Ramsey will link up with the Serie A heavyweights when his contract in north London expires at the end of this month.

The former Cardiff youngster will still be in Baku to cheer his current team-mates on and, ahead of the match, he has sent them a good luck message.

He said on Instagram : “Just want to say boys all the best. We’ve done unbelievable to get to the final.

“Let’s just make sure we finish the job now and walk off that pitch with the trophy.

Ramsey suffered a season-ending injury against Napoli (Action Images via Reuters)

“Fight for each other, give it absolutely everything and I’m sure we will. I’ll see you in Baku boys all the best, come on!”

His manager Unai Emery has suggested Ramsey could deliver a team talk to the players ahead of the match on Wednesday night.

“It will be a good opportunity, a good idea. Aaron spoke in the last match at home against Brighton .

“For the final, we want to do something important with some players: Petr Cech, Danny Welbeck, Aaron also. We want to touch something emotional for this match.

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