Former Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster has blasted Arsenal for the decision to sign David Raya as a competition for Aaron Ramsdale.
Ramsdale has been one of the best goalkeepers in England since he moved to the Emirates and still pulls off superb saves in different games.
However, Mikel Arteta feels he needs another player to challenge the ex-Bournemouth goalie to do better.
Raya was in outstanding form for Brentford when he was their first choice and is a goalie who should be the first choice at any club.
He would now present Ramsdale with his strongest challenge since he became Arsenal’s first choice but Foster does not think it makes sense.
“I hate it, it’s pathetic,” he told his YouTube channel.
“It’s something that didn’t need to happen, right. They did not need to sign David Raya. [Ramsdale has] been a top goalie for two years. He’s on the edge of being England’s No.1 with Jordan Pickford, he’s right there.
“When he’s full of confidence and he’s got a manager putting his arm around him, he’s as good as anyone in this country.”
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Am worried the gaffer is growing increasingly unpredictable and if Raya is selected against Man United it can hardly suprise.
You must compete with the best in order to be the best. Healthy competition brings good results
Raya should be given a chance to start the game. Let him prove to everyone how good he is
It was confusing when people started questioning Ramsdale’s positioning for the Fulham opener. Ramsdale was a passing outlet which is why he was well off his line. Unless Ramsdale is psychic why would he not be off his line ready to receive the ball from an Arsenal player? Maybe he could have done better with the shot but I think it caught him off guard as it was quick, Questioning his positioning was daft, to say the least