Totally agree. Clearly a solid keeper but feels like he got found out abit last season with a total inability to hold a clean sheet at home became clear.
Think Arteta gave away the actual reason in that same interview when he spoke about subbing keepers mid-game - lost faith in Aaron to keep his focus and organise a defense for a full 90. Maybe Fulham was the final straw for that but Raya needed more time before getting his first start.
I think it’s more so that Raya is just better suited to be the ball playing keeper that Arteta wants. Ramsdale could do it but he tended to go away from it if the team was under pressure or he had some nervy moments.
Case example being Raya having a nervy first half against City but kept doing what was asked of him and ended up being a lot better in the second half while still playing the same way
Totally agree. Clearly a solid keeper but feels like he got found out abit last season with a total inability to hold a clean sheet at home became clear.
Think Arteta gave away the actual reason in that same interview when he spoke about subbing keepers mid-game - lost faith in Aaron to keep his focus and organise a defense for a full 90. Maybe Fulham was the final straw for that but Raya needed more time before getting his first start.
I think it’s more so that Raya is just better suited to be the ball playing keeper that Arteta wants. Ramsdale could do it but he tended to go away from it if the team was under pressure or he had some nervy moments.
Case example being Raya having a nervy first half against City but kept doing what was asked of him and ended up being a lot better in the second half while still playing the same way