Alan Hutton has shed light on why David Raya, and not Aaron Ramsdale, has become the first-choice goalkeeper at Arsenal.
Raya joined Arsenal during the summer and has gradually established himself as the club’s primary goalkeeper in recent weeks. The Spaniard’s performances have been commendable, and he currently holds the coveted number one shirt.
While both Raya and Ramsdale are exceptional goalkeepers, Hutton has identified a key distinction between the two.
He tells Football Insider:
“They are both top goalkeepers but it just feels like Raya edges it at the moment because he is better with his feet. That seems to be the only reason but it does now seem like he is the number one.
“It’s horrible for Ramsdale but he just has to keep putting pressure on the manager when he gets his chance.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Raya and Ramsdale are two very good goalies and we are lucky to have them on our books, but only one can play per time.
The manager has made some controversial decisions which turned out to be good before now and we support him on this one as well.
If Raya keeps doing well, he will keep his place in the team and the only way Ramsdale can play more often is if he does better in training and catches the eye of his manager.
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I’ve noticed no difference. Our defenders have been so solid lately that besides for the spurs game he’s had essentially nothing to do.
RSH pay attention any time Raya has to deal with a high ball like a cross into the box. He’s better than Ramsdale in the air. That he is better than Ramsdale with his feet is obvious too. And if you don’t believe me,you can always look at the numbers-those don’t lie;neither can they be biased like me or you.
By the way you just can’t say a keeper had nothing to do just because they didn’t have lots of saves to make. In the modern game,a keeper is required to join the build of play;essentially becoming an extra outfield player with the ball.It’s something you can’t simply downplay. There’s a reason why goalkeepers are required to be good footballers in addition to their roles in stopping the ball going into the net.
Raya looks more composed when playing from the back. The defenders also look somewhat more comfortable with him at the back. That’s my observation.
If the situation continues, and I think it will, I can only see one outcome: Ramsdale will be off and Raya’s loan made a permanent deal
OT:only recently Leno gave an interview about his leaving Arsenal (coaching staff, politics..),for some reasons it reminded me Keppa’s interview after sealing his loan move to RM.he said he remembered the moment he had to leave Chelsea.he explained the way Sanchez was greeted by Poch and his staff on the first day and then their interactions in the following days.it was very friendly maybe too friendly.i’m not implying anything by the way.the point I’m trying to make is like it or not,Leno is right by saying that “politics “,relationships..do play a role in football.i mean we all know that Arsenal would never have signed Runnarsson from Dijon(and Raya probably too),had it not been for MA’s goalkeeping coach recommendations and before being accused of bias or whatever,the same goes too for Trossard who’s been a very good signing for us.i think that’s why we can see players being treated differently to others despite managers claims to the contraryand that’s at every club.