Should Mikel Arteta uphold his promise, Aaron Ramsdale ought to be granted a second chance to demonstrate his suitability as Arsenal’s top goalkeeper.
Subsequently, the current choice, David Raya, has struggled to provide convincing performances since taking over from Ramsdale just last month, as evidenced by a jittery display in Seville. Raya nearly committed a calamitous error when he came close to punching a cross into his own net, and his loose pass in the first half gifted Sevilla a perilous attacking opportunity.
Arteta emphasized that no player has a guaranteed spot, and he doesn’t offer such assurances. Given this perspective, Ramsdale has a valid claim to earn another stint as the team’s goalkeeper.
Ramsdale is slated to play in the upcoming Carabao Cup match against West Ham, which appears to be a pivotal moment for him. If he performs well, mirroring his prior strong showing in the same competition, the pressure on Arteta and Raya will intensify.
While Raya has shown vulnerabilities, particularly in his distribution, he hasn’t caused Arsenal significant harm yet. It’s worth noting that he is under greater pressure to play out from the back, a tactic that was already employed during Ramsdale’s tenure but has been further emphasized with Raya, sometimes essentially transforming him into a third center-back.
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