Sport nationAaron Ramsdale sent ‘ruthless’ Mikel Arteta message as Arsenal star gets David Raya incentive
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Arsenal news – Aaron Ramsdale lost his position in the regular starting XI to David Raya in early September with it unlikely he makes a return in the coming months
Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal applauds the fans following the team’s defeat during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 03, 2023 in Lens, France.
Aaron Ramsdale has been sent an Arsenal message after Mikel Arteta’s ruthless David Raya decision (Image: (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images))
Aaron Ramsdale has been told how he must respond to Mikel Arteta’s David Raya decision which has seen him lose his spot in the Arsenal team. Ramsdale began the 2023/24 season in between the sticks but he was replaced as the clear No.1 choice by Raya after the September international break.
In the weeks after his debut in the 1-0 win against Everton, Raya also kept clean sheets against PSV and Bournemouth while Ramsdale also impressed in his return to the starting XI against Brentford in the Carabao Cup. Given Arteta’s ruthless decision, any mistake from Raya was likely to be scrutinised with two minor errors appearing in the last few weeks.
For Tottenham’s equaliser in the North London Derby, Raya flapped at a cross that allowed Spurs to recycle possession and score through Son Heung-min moments later. In the Champions League defeat to RC Lens, it was the Spaniard who gave away the ball with the French side finding the back of the net in that passage of play.
In his post-match press conference, when asked if he was disappointed that Raya’s distribution led to a goal, Arteta simply replied “no.” Speaking to TNT Sports after the game, Arteta expanded on that answer which certainly suggests he is not considering another switch in goal. “This happens,” Arteta said. “Mistakes are part of football and they will continue to be there but the difference was made in both boxes.”
During his two years as the clear No.1, Ramsdale, while making numerous important saves, he has also made a number of costly errors. And now former Gunners defender Gael Clichy has explained why, from his viewpoint, Ramsdale was dropped and how exactly he can get his regular spot back in the team.
“Ramsdale plays with his head up and can wind up the opposition fans,” Clichy told Genting Casino. “Those qualities are great, it shows character, but if you go over the line then it can become an issue. I see this as a way of Arteta keeping Ramsdale humble and reminding him that Arsenal have not achieved anything yet, and now he’ll ask Ramsdale to prove to him what he’s made of.
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“Mikel Arteta has shown again why he’s a copy of Pep Guardiola. One of the main qualities of Pep [Guardiola], he’s ruthless, he doesn’t care who you are. Arteta bringing in David Raya is the same situation, he doesn’t want Aaron Ramsdale to relax. Ramsdale was the only goalkeeper competing for the number one spot, now he has tough competition.”
For example, Ramsdale helping the Gunners win the Carabao Cup, if he remains as the back-up option would certainly send a clear message to Arteta that he can handle the big moments.
Aaron Ramsdale sent ‘ruthless’ Mikel Arteta message as Arsenal star gets David Raya incentive
Arsenal news – Aaron Ramsdale lost his position in the regular starting XI to David Raya in early September with it unlikely he makes a return in the coming months
Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal applauds the fans following the team’s defeat during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 03, 2023 in Lens, France.
Aaron Ramsdale has been sent an Arsenal message after Mikel Arteta’s ruthless David Raya decision (Image: (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images))
Aaron Ramsdale has been told how he must respond to Mikel Arteta’s David Raya decision which has seen him lose his spot in the Arsenal team. Ramsdale began the 2023/24 season in between the sticks but he was replaced as the clear No.1 choice by Raya after the September international break.
In the weeks after his debut in the 1-0 win against Everton, Raya also kept clean sheets against PSV and Bournemouth while Ramsdale also impressed in his return to the starting XI against Brentford in the Carabao Cup. Given Arteta’s ruthless decision, any mistake from Raya was likely to be scrutinised with two minor errors appearing in the last few weeks.
For Tottenham’s equaliser in the North London Derby, Raya flapped at a cross that allowed Spurs to recycle possession and score through Son Heung-min moments later. In the Champions League defeat to RC Lens, it was the Spaniard who gave away the ball with the French side finding the back of the net in that passage of play.
In his post-match press conference, when asked if he was disappointed that Raya’s distribution led to a goal, Arteta simply replied “no.” Speaking to TNT Sports after the game, Arteta expanded on that answer which certainly suggests he is not considering another switch in goal. “This happens,” Arteta said. “Mistakes are part of football and they will continue to be there but the difference was made in both boxes.”
During his two years as the clear No.1, Ramsdale, while making numerous important saves, he has also made a number of costly errors. And now former Gunners defender Gael Clichy has explained why, from his viewpoint, Ramsdale was dropped and how exactly he can get his regular spot back in the team.
“Ramsdale plays with his head up and can wind up the opposition fans,” Clichy told Genting Casino. “Those qualities are great, it shows character, but if you go over the line then it can become an issue. I see this as a way of Arteta keeping Ramsdale humble and reminding him that Arsenal have not achieved anything yet, and now he’ll ask Ramsdale to prove to him what he’s made of.
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“Mikel Arteta has shown again why he’s a copy of Pep Guardiola. One of the main qualities of Pep [Guardiola], he’s ruthless, he doesn’t care who you are. Arteta bringing in David Raya is the same situation, he doesn’t want Aaron Ramsdale to relax. Ramsdale was the only goalkeeper competing for the number one spot, now he has tough competition.”
For example, Ramsdale helping the Gunners win the Carabao Cup, if he remains as the back-up option would certainly send a clear message to Arteta that he can handle the big moments.
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