THEO WALCOTT has mentioned that Aaron Ramsdale might be “dancing on the bench” after David Raya’s shaky first half in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.
Raya seemed nervous all through the primary half and made a pricey error that led to an enormous probability for Julian Alvarez.
David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale are vying for a spot within the beginning line upCredit score: Reuters
Talking at half-time on Raya’s efficiency, Theo Walcott mentioned: “He’s not conceding which is a bonus.
“Hes been a bit edgy and nervy which could possibly be the event, you sense the followers are getting on his again a bit.
“He’s very edgy proper now, the stadiums not giving
him confidence.”
David Raya got here in to the aspect for Arsenal’s journey to Goodison Park final month and has retained his place since.
Supervisor Mikel Arteta was initially reluctant to decide to both goalkeeper and implied he might rotate the 2.
However he has since caught by Raya, and the Spaniard now seems to be the clear first chocie.
His shaky begin to immediately’s recreation comes after he made a pricey mistake in opposition to Lens within the Champions League in mid-week.
Walcott’s fellow pundit, former Metropolis star Michah Richards mentioned on Raya: “He’s meant to be composed however has bought them in
bother.
“He’s floundering. You give Metropolis these possibilities and he’s
going to get punished.”
Walcott then added: “Ramsdale is dancing on that bench proper now.”
Since he’s been dropped, Ramsdale has solely performed one recreation for Arsenal, which got here within the league cup in opposition to Brentford as a part of a rotated aspect.
Ramsdale has been linked with a transfer away from The Emirates in January of he doesn’t win his place within the aspect again.
Each Chelsea and Bayern Munich want to monitor the scenario intently and will transfer for the England man.
Raya managed to complete the sport way more strongly nonetheless, and managed to maintain a clear sheet after a stable second half.
Arsenal beat Metropolis 1-0 in what is a big step within the title race this yr.