David Raya believes that the decision to allow him and Aaron Ramsdale to compete for the Arsenal number one shirt has led to improvement for both goalkeepers. The Spaniard, who was a surprising signing for the Gunners in the summer from Brentford on an initial loan deal, has become the first choice in recent weeks, relegating Ramsdale to the bench.
Despite the competition, Raya emphasises that the two goalkeepers continue to train together, contributing to each other’s improvement. The healthy competition between them is seen as a positive factor in enhancing their performances, ultimately benefiting the team as they strive to secure the starting position for Arsenal.
He said, as quoted by Standard Sport:
“He is a top, top goalkeeper and a top, top team-mate.
“We are team-mates, we are fighting for one position.
“That’s the only problem being a goalkeeper, there is only one that can play and I am just there to help the team as much as possible.
“Aaron and me we have a good relationship, especially as we push each other in every training session. That is going to make us better and it is going to make the team better.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Raya and Ramsdale are two very good goalies and we expect their competition for a playing spot to be very helpful to each other.
We need that competition in every spot on the team because it will make the players perform at their best every time they step on the pitch.
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Maybe the Spaniard is right, a single leaf working alone provides no shade
Love your philosophy Gunsmoke
Love the analogy.
Might be a difficult situation for Ramsdale, but I seriously admire the professionalism and the maturity with which these 2 players have handled their situation.
Wishing them all the best with their individual careers!!
Actually there is no competition at all. Competition is when you perform worse you would be overtaken by your competitor. But here nothing like this applies and Raya has clear path in the first team regarding of how poor he performs.
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I agree with Vz there has never been any competition for places . Arteta ha wanted Raya and no matter what he does he will be our No 1 and I don’t agree that both keepers have improved each other in fact I think it has had a detrimental effect on both of them. As soon as Rams has gone I think & Hope we will see a better Raya , as he is good but not really a TOP GK as he is too short for a start
I think Ramsdale is in a nasty situation. We know very well that the more times he isn’t on pitch, his form declines. Even when he gets chance to play, the confidence will always be low. Just a small mistake can be exaggerated compared to the player who’s always on pitch. Ram is still younger, he needs to get another team otherwise he will burry his career on the bench. He’s only given FA games, that means if Arsenal is out of FA, his season will be over!