Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta Praises Aaron Ramsdale’s Attitude Amidst Goalkeeping Situation

Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has commended Aaron Ramsdale for his positive attitude amidst the recent goalkeeping situation at the club. This comes after Ramsdale’s father expressed concerns about his son losing motivation after being dropped from the starting lineup.

Ramsdale Surprised by Arsenal’s Decision to Sign David Raya

Ramsdale was shocked by Arsenal’s decision to sign David Raya on loan from Brentford during the summer transfer window. It has been reported that the Gunners have already made plans to make Raya’s deal permanent for £27 million next year.

Criticism Towards Arteta’s Handling of the Goalkeeping Situation

During the international break, Ramsdale’s father, Nick, criticized Arteta for his handling of the goalkeeping situation at Arsenal. He questioned why his son was offered a new contract in May when the plan was to sign Raya just three months later.

Nick Ramsdale stated, “If Mikel Arteta wanted David Raya first of all then that’s factual, that’s true. My only problem is when I spoke to Mr Arteta on the phone before he signed Aaron, he said he wanted Aaron. But now, you know, David Raya’s back on the market and he’s had David Raya. He will be bought [after his loan]. Aaron’s only just signed a new contract of four years, or three years with an option of 12 months, so I don’t know [where that leaves him]. Why would you extend a goalkeeper, or any player’s contract, and then two months later, or three months later [sign another goalkeeper?]. We did not have a clue, I did not have a clue, our family did not have a clue, Aaron did not have a clue that he was not going to be carrying on playing. All of a sudden he’s not been played.”

Arteta Supports Ramsdale and Expects Him to Perform Well

When asked about the comments from Ramsdale’s father, Arteta responded by praising Ramsdale’s attitude and commitment. He stated, “Aaron, and any player who is playing less than he wanted, there are many unfortunately in a dressing room of 24 players, their behaviour that we demand and we expect is to constantly challenge and make each other better, and always have the purpose and ability to overcome the situation and play and show with facts that you have to play, and you have to play more and how wrong I am and [think] ‘how can I help the team when it is necessary?’. Aaron has had that attitude every day since I have been here.”

Ramsdale’s Performance Against Brentford

Arteta expressed confidence in Ramsdale’s ability to perform well against Brentford despite his lack of playing time. He stated, “He played a few weeks ago, I don’t expect it. Like I don’t with any other player. The way they