Shaka Hislop is the latest pundit to express scepticism about the decision to make David Raya Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Aaron Ramsdale. Hislop maintains that there isn’t a significant difference between the two goalkeepers.
Raya has been the first-choice goalkeeper at the Emirates Stadium in recent weeks after manager Mikel Arteta made the surprising decision to replace Ramsdale.
While it initially seemed that Arteta might rotate between the two goalkeepers, Raya has maintained his position as the starting goalkeeper since his inclusion.
However, many fans and pundits alike remain unconvinced that Raya is a substantial upgrade over Ramsdale, who has now taken on the role of the backup goalkeeper.
Hislop has added his voice to the debate regarding the better goalkeeper, emphasising that there have been too many uncertain moments with Raya in goal.
Hislop said on ESPN FC: “He brings Raya in because of the ability to play the ball out from the back but not once but on a few occasions in the last few games, he has been caught out.
“As it happens, it has not been punished, so it’s okay to take that knock on the chin, whether you’re Arteta or David Raya, but there has been more than enough alarm bells to concern a neutral observer.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Raya is a good goalkeeper and Ramsdale is also a quality player in that role, but we can only have one of them in goal for a match.
The decision on who will be in goal rests with the manager, so we have to respect Mikel Arteta’s conclusion.
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Give him some more time please. Not everyone settles in immediately. Also sharing GK duties can slow progress too
The Manager’s opinion of resources at his disposal overrules our views and that is as it should be. We might have our own preferences, but these aren’t more informed than the MA’s …
Pundit Heslop can express all the skepticism that he wants, Raya will be afforded ample time as the gaffer is obsessed with the Spaniard.
I must admit the pundit is right about one important fact, there isn’t significant differences between Raya and Ramsdale, but it is what it is as the gaffer loves him now I will tell you why.
He is the carbon copy to goalkeeper Ederson at Man city and to a large extent Brighton, for those fans with their heart in their mouth when Arsenal playing short passes out from the back start preparing for more of it.
He is less likely to force into a position, he enjoys taking his own sweet time inviting the opposition some time frustratingly upon his self before passing the ball.
Onana at Man United now take playing out from the back to a different level at old Trafford.
Did anyone notice how effectively we kill off the game after we scored against the champion.
One thing love about Raya’s game is how he catches crosses
Ramsadle got us into the Champions league and second in the title so he will be off like Leno, Martinez and all the other good goalkeepers, Arsenal let pass through. Man Utd should come looking as they need a proven Premiership goalkeeper.