# Monday Night Club Discusses Mikel Arteta’s Decision to Replace Aaron Ramsdale with David Raya
On Sunday, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made the decision to replace England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale with David Raya for the match against Everton. On Monday Night Club, Charlie Adam joined Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Mark Chapman to discuss the move.
## Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta’s Decision
Arteta’s decision to replace Ramsdale with Raya was met with mixed reactions from fans and pundits alike. While some praised the move for giving Raya a chance to prove himself, others criticized it for potentially damaging Ramsdale’s confidence.
Adam was among those who questioned the decision, saying that while Raya may have deserved a chance, it was important to consider the impact it could have on Ramsdale. He said: “I think it’s important to consider how this could affect Aaron’s confidence. He’s an England goalkeeper and he needs to be playing regularly if he’s going to continue to develop.”
Sutton agreed, adding that while it was important to give young players a chance, it was also important to remember that Ramsdale was an established international player. He said: “It’s important to give young players a chance, but you have to remember that Aaron is an established international player. It’s a big decision and it could have a big impact on his career.”
## Mikel Arteta Plays Down Replacing England Keeper
In response to the criticism, Arteta played down the decision, saying that it was simply a tactical choice and that he had faith in both keepers. He said: “I have faith in both keepers and I’m sure they will both do well. This was simply a tactical decision and I’m sure Aaron will be back in the team soon.”
Chapman agreed with Arteta’s assessment, saying that while it was a difficult decision, it was ultimately the right one. He said: “It’s a tough call, but I think it was the right one. It’s important to give young players a chance and I’m sure Aaron will be back in the team soon.”
## Final Thoughts on Mikel Arteta’s Decision
The Monday Night Club panel agreed that while Arteta’s decision was a difficult one, it was ultimately the right one. They praised him for giving Raya a chance and for having faith in both keepers. They also urged fans to remember that Ramsdale is an established international player and that his confidence should be taken into consideration when making decisions about his playing time.
You can listen to the full Monday Night Club episode [here](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001qnfq).