Aaron Ramsey: Wales suffer captain blow for crucial Euro qualifier against Croatia
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Captain Aaron Ramsey scored his 21st Wales goal in the recent win in Latvia
Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut says he does not expect Aaron Ramsey to be fit for Wales' key European Championship qualifier against Croatia on 15 October.
Wales captain Ramsey may face surgery after injuring his right knee in training with his club.
Cardiff are waiting for scan results, but Bulut said after Saturday's win over Rotherham that Ramsey is unlikely to be fit for international duty.
"I don't think so," he said.
"Not possible... If it was possible he would be here today with us."
Bulut had said in a press conference prior to the Rotherham victory that Ramsey had been ruled out for three weeks.
Speaking after the Millers win, he added: "I didn't talk with the medical department so I am waiting also for the news.
"It was a rupture on his tendon, where he had an injury many years before [and] he got surgery.
"We have to see how they get it healed, maybe an operation or not. We are waiting."
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The absence of 84-cap stalwart Ramsey, 32, would be a major blow for Wales boss Robert Page.
Despite September's 2-0 win away to Latvia, Wales are fourth in Group D, trailing joint leaders Turkey and Croatia by three points, as they aim to reach the finals of Euro 2024 in Germany.
Wales need a positive result against unbeaten Croatia if they are to keep automatic qualification hopes alive.
Page's side face Gibraltar in a friendly in Wrexham on Wednesday 11 October before welcoming Croatia to Cardiff four days later.
"Absolutely gutted to say that last week I picked up an injury in training," Ramsey posted on social media earlier this week.
"I will be seeking the specialist advice on next steps. I'm determined to get back and help the team as quickly as I can."
Ramsey, who scored in Wales' win in Riga earlier this month, has enjoyed a return to form since rejoining his boyhood club in the summer.
He has scored three goals in six Championship games, including a penalty against local rivals Swansea City.
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